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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T83 TNOMOT history

T83 TNO is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
84,000 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T83 TNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T83 TNO was last recorded at 84,000 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,992 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,000 miles
  • 2023 – 83,280 miles
  • 2022 – 82,336 miles
  • 2021 – 79,741 miles
  • 2020 – 78,960 miles
  • 2019 – 77,153 miles
  • 2018 – 75,353 miles
  • 2017 – 74,123 miles
  • 2016 – 66,451 miles
  • 2015 – 58,234 miles
  • 2014 – 51,593 miles
  • 2012 – 49,656 miles
  • 2009 – 49,544 miles
  • 2008 – 49,028 miles
  • 2007 – 48,036 miles
  • 2006 – 46,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,000 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,000 miles (+8)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    774168619694
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail83,992 miles (+712)5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    708571477583
    • MajorBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nearside & offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,280 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,280 miles
    Test number
    469210159971
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail83,276 miles (+940)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    146019964378
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,336 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    845318472084
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty intermittent fault (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail82,336 miles (+2,595)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    785640981127
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty intermittent fault (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    488776841203
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filler pipework
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear sub frame

  8. Fail79,741 miles (+781)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    258681436904
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filler pipework
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear sub frame

  9. Pass78,960 miles (+1,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    749397483978
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass77,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    382880931211
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required efficiency

  11. Fail77,153 miles (+1,800)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    410670742548
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Off side front reluctor ring fractured (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required efficiency

  12. Pass75,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    124857489437
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail75,352 miles (+1,229)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,352 miles
    Test number
    440427242854
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass74,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,123 miles
    Test number
    197591034205
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail74,123 miles (+7,672)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,123 miles
    Test number
    821338800920
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass66,451 miles (+8,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,451 miles
    Test number
    195383895245
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tires worn close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryFront bumper is likely to have a sharp edge caused by damge
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass58,234 miles (+6,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,234 miles
    Test number
    118849655418
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass51,593 miles (+1,937)5 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,593 miles
    Test number
    929405964080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm forward bushes perished but not resulting in any play
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but still readable
    • NoteFront tyres perished and cracked quite deep
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and has a tread depth of 2.5mm
    • NoteRear D bush brackets corroded
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  19. Pass49,656 miles (+112)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    149862942179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  20. Fail49,544 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,544 miles
    Test number
    600158819217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,544 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,544 miles
    Test number
    710188119275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass49,028 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    834109118207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,036 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    394784617438
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass48,036 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    441794417245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,892 miles
    Test number
    552037076115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T83 TNO

Does T83 TNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T83 TNO expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T83 TNO?
The MOT on T83 TNO expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T83 TNO done?
T83 TNO was recorded at 84,000 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 2,093 miles a year.
Has T83 TNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T83 TNO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T83 TNO 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 T83 TNO find?
T83 TNO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: offside front tyre obviously under inflated; power steering fluid level below minimum; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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