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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T780 KCSMOT history

T780 KCS is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2023
Mileage
72,018 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T780 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2023
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T780 KCS was last recorded at 72,018 miles on 12 May 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2011: 63,043 miles, lower than 63,417 miles on 10 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,017 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,018 miles
  • 2014 – 68,420 miles
  • 2012 – 66,295 miles
  • 2011 – 63,043 miles
  • 2010 – 61,019 miles
  • 2009 – 59,172 miles
  • 2008 – 57,210 miles
  • 2007 – 49,189 miles
  • 2006 – 40,130 miles
  • 2005 – 38,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,018 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,018 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    988816324322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,017 miles (+3,597)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    690890327084
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inop.

  3. Pass68,420 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    365987334303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,418 miles (+2,123)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,418 miles
    Test number
    885822034374
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal slighlty spongy

  5. Pass66,295 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    408018132487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight corrosion throughout vehicle

  6. Fail66,292 miles (+3,249)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    329215622396
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight corrosion throughout vehicle

  7. Pass63,043 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    607362921327
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs worn

  8. FailMileage not read4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    527493311386
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs worn

  9. Fail63,417 miles (+2,398)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,417 miles
    Test number
    718993051229
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass61,019 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,019 miles
    Test number
    362967150221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,018 miles (+1,846)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,018 miles
    Test number
    981769340227
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass59,172 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,172 miles
    Test number
    932391309252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,210 miles (+8,021)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,210 miles
    Test number
    693630488139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,189 miles (+9,059)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,189 miles
    Test number
    282135187410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,130 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,130 miles
    Test number
    832899576124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,155 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,155 miles
    Test number
    554795465336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,154 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,154 miles
    Test number
    631303365398
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T780 KCS

Does T780 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T780 KCS expired on 11 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T780 KCS?
The MOT on T780 KCS expired on 11 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T780 KCS done?
T780 KCS was recorded at 72,018 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 2,069 miles a year.
Has T780 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T780 KCS has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T780 KCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T780 KCS find?
T780 KCS passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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