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Ford Cougar

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T781 UEVMOT history

T781 UEV is a black petrol Ford Cougar first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
147,887 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 UEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T781 UEV was last recorded at 147,887 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 1,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,852 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,035 miles
Average per year
4,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,887 miles
  • 2021 – 146,852 miles
  • 2019 – 145,420 miles
  • 2018 – 145,362 miles
  • 2017 – 144,887 miles
  • 2016 – 143,134 miles
  • 2015 – 136,718 miles
  • 2014 – 136,717 miles
  • 2012 – 126,535 miles
  • 2011 – 117,640 miles
  • 2010 – 105,335 miles
  • 2009 – 95,274 miles
  • 2008 – 90,634 miles
  • 2007 – 85,176 miles
  • 2006 – 75,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,887 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,887 miles (+1,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,887 miles
    Test number
    643860477881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,852 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,852 miles
    Test number
    319710256402
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  3. Fail146,852 miles (+1,432)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,852 miles
    Test number
    334916487944
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  4. Pass145,420 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,420 miles
    Test number
    430445374507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,415 miles (+53)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,415 miles
    Test number
    623678617888
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass145,362 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,362 miles
    Test number
    568330905362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail145,357 miles (+470)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,357 miles
    Test number
    302371668082
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass144,887 miles (+1,753)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,887 miles
    Test number
    109318842031
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass143,134 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,134 miles
    Test number
    315332744440
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge but still within mot limits

  10. Fail143,130 miles (+6,412)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,130 miles
    Test number
    614128153708
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside link arms (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge but still within mot limits
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's corroded

  11. Pass136,718 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,718 miles
    Test number
    795775005043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,717 miles (+5,215)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,717 miles
    Test number
    387793754371
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass131,502 miles (+4,967)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    156364114005
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass126,535 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,535 miles
    Test number
    918899932165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail126,529 miles (+8,889)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    807086232150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass117,640 miles (+12,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    575548651143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass105,335 miles (+10,061)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,335 miles
    Test number
    472215660142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSigns of a leak by fuel/brake pipes offside rear.under pressure no physical leak apparent

  18. Pass95,274 miles (+4,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    681929659153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass90,634 miles (+5,458)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    572555968141
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded

  20. Pass85,176 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    822128857155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,163 miles (+9,722)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    481717857165
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBonnet catch not closing properly every time.

  22. Pass75,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,441 miles
    Test number
    613310766186
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T781 UEV

Does T781 UEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T781 UEV expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T781 UEV?
The MOT on T781 UEV expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T781 UEV done?
T781 UEV was recorded at 147,887 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 4,607 miles a year.
Has T781 UEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 UEV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T781 UEV 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 UEV find?
T781 UEV passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes soft; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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