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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T780 SFLMOT history

T780 SFL is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
59,653 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T780 SFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T780 SFL was last recorded at 59,653 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,295 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
358 miles
Average per year
705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,653 miles
  • 2023 – 59,295 miles
  • 2022 – 58,937 miles
  • 2021 – 58,554 miles
  • 2020 – 58,003 miles
  • 2019 – 57,621 miles
  • 2018 – 57,085 miles
  • 2017 – 56,637 miles
  • 2016 – 55,951 miles
  • 2015 – 55,378 miles
  • 2014 – 54,548 miles
  • 2013 – 53,550 miles
  • 2012 – 52,633 miles
  • 2011 – 51,889 miles
  • 2010 – 51,217 miles
  • 2009 – 50,414 miles
  • 2008 – 49,143 miles
  • 2007 – 48,205 miles
  • 2006 – 46,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,653 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear ALL REAR suspension parts ,have sever surface rust and corrosion owner made aware
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights showing signs of deterioration on lenses

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handbrake low efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,653 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,653 miles
    Test number
    513257374557
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear ALL REAR suspension parts ,have sever surface rust and corrosion owner made aware
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail59,652 miles (+357)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,652 miles
    Test number
    620356536907
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear ALL REAR suspension parts ,have sever surface rust and corrosion owner made aware
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass59,295 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    716270620283
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL REAR suspension parts ,have sever surface rust
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail59,295 miles (+358)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    820570462806
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL REAR suspension parts ,have sever surface rust
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass58,937 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    343454789148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,554 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,554 miles
    Test number
    201765798898
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights showing signs of deterioration on lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipe showing signs of deterioration and corrosion on surface (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe showing sever surface rust and deterioration and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe showing signs of deterioration and corrosion on surface (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe showing sever surface rust and deterioration and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,545 miles (+542)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    376467403352
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights showing signs of deterioration on lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipe showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe showing sever surface rust and deterioration (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass58,003 miles (+382)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,003 miles
    Test number
    874657772658
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,621 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    806149717689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion

  10. Fail57,621 miles (+536)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    844232485312
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion

  11. Pass57,085 miles (+448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,085 miles
    Test number
    920224042360
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

  12. Pass56,637 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    806357357390
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low efficiency
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail56,633 miles (+682)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,633 miles
    Test number
    840834669589
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low efficiency
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass55,951 miles (+573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,951 miles
    Test number
    627236282163
    • AdvisoryFloors and underbody corroding

  15. Pass55,378 miles (+830)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    525362462371
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass54,548 miles (+998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    347248934482
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  17. Pass53,550 miles (+917)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    588412543220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  18. Pass52,633 miles (+744)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    515964842231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  19. Pass51,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,889 miles
    Test number
    847594241260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail51,889 miles (+672)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,889 miles
    Test number
    639172541286
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass51,217 miles (+803)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,217 miles
    Test number
    963004040288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs scored

  22. Pass50,414 miles (+1,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,414 miles
    Test number
    683900749235
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass49,143 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,143 miles
    Test number
    264242248244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,205 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    921463947250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,543 miles
    Test number
    491642766018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T780 SFL

Does T780 SFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T780 SFL expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T780 SFL?
The MOT on T780 SFL expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T780 SFL done?
T780 SFL was recorded at 59,653 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 705 miles a year.
Has T780 SFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T780 SFL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T780 SFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T780 SFL find?
T780 SFL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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