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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T781 SFLMOT history

T781 SFL is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
109,218 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 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
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T781 SFL was last recorded at 109,218 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 1,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,914 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,304 miles
Average per year
3,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,218 miles
  • 2021 – 107,914 miles
  • 2020 – 106,523 miles
  • 2019 – 105,561 miles
  • 2018 – 103,110 miles
  • 2016 – 98,504 miles
  • 2015 – 91,408 miles
  • 2014 – 85,517 miles
  • 2013 – 79,532 miles
  • 2012 – 76,944 miles
  • 2011 – 73,481 miles
  • 2010 – 67,353 miles
  • 2009 – 63,280 miles
  • 2008 – 59,184 miles
  • 2007 – 54,930 miles
  • 2006 – 50,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,218 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,218 miles (+1,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,218 miles
    Test number
    273387527837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,914 miles
    Test number
    150241774573
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded but not excessive

  3. Fail107,914 miles (+11)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,914 miles
    Test number
    508499166675
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded but not excessive

  4. Fail107,903 miles (+1,380)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    824742159130
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,523 miles
    Test number
    503117236862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance on parking brake n/s/rear

  6. Fail106,523 miles (+962)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,523 miles
    Test number
    379071924615
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,561 miles (+2,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    778931874679
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in shock (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,110 miles (+28)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,110 miles
    Test number
    654442770434
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  9. Fail103,082 miles (+4,578)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    693762838202
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake Pedal is Spongy (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  10. Pass98,504 miles (+7,096)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,504 miles
    Test number
    755285549468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,408 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,408 miles
    Test number
    938968095140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,517 miles (+5,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,517 miles
    Test number
    167772514297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass79,532 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,532 miles
    Test number
    675443203299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    466361022246
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail76,944 miles (+3,463)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    125911422292
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,481 miles (+6,128)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    258163901261
    • NoteAll rear suspension components rusty
    • NoteFront no plate deteriating
    • NoteLarge travel on hand brake

  17. Pass67,353 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,353 miles
    Test number
    321981700445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,280 miles (+4,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,280 miles
    Test number
    683049399191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass59,184 miles (+4,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    632221138260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass54,930 miles (+4,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,930 miles
    Test number
    293857407272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass50,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    262432706231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T781 SFL

Does T781 SFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T781 SFL expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T781 SFL?
The MOT on T781 SFL expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T781 SFL done?
T781 SFL was recorded at 109,218 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 3,600 miles a year.
Has T781 SFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 SFL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T781 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 T781 SFL find?
T781 SFL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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