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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T855 VAPMOT history

T855 VAP is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,203 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T855 VAP
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T855 VAP was last recorded at 68,203 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,158 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
1,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,203 miles
  • 2024 – 67,630 miles
  • 2023 – 66,848 miles
  • 2022 – 65,731 miles
  • 2021 – 65,351 miles
  • 2020 – 65,239 miles
  • 2019 – 64,695 miles
  • 2018 – 63,086 miles
  • 2017 – 61,309 miles
  • 2016 – 59,877 miles
  • 2015 – 57,914 miles
  • 2014 – 55,756 miles
  • 2013 – 53,292 miles
  • 2012 – 51,535 miles
  • 2011 – 49,260 miles
  • 2010 – 46,913 miles
  • 2009 – 43,738 miles
  • 2008 – 41,089 miles
  • 2007 – 36,026 miles
  • 2005 – 31,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,203 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,203 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,203 miles
    Test number
    5920000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,158 miles (+528)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    781524605178
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,630 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    615502923799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail67,627 miles (+779)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,627 miles
    Test number
    127136506117
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass66,848 miles (+1,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,848 miles
    Test number
    288365337218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,731 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,731 miles
    Test number
    649858097039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,351 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    181045700154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass65,239 miles (+544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,239 miles
    Test number
    871889960235
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass64,695 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,695 miles
    Test number
    691104428311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp and hangers corroded slightly

  10. Fail64,695 miles (+1,609)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,695 miles
    Test number
    614099793707
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp and hangers corroded slightly

  11. Pass63,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    161497603337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,086 miles (+1,777)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    948148008170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass61,309 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,309 miles
    Test number
    659244148748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,877 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,877 miles
    Test number
    130291059637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    469451977046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,914 miles (+2,158)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    602214567708
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass55,756 miles (+2,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    389642764412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    108351343273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,292 miles (+1,757)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    988741143216
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass51,535 miles (+2,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    819229452277
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass49,260 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    116915641248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,913 miles (+3,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,913 miles
    Test number
    322853340417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight pitting on offside front brake disc

  23. Pass43,738 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,738 miles
    Test number
    314765209414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,089 miles (+5,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    184039868115
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  25. Fail36,026 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,026 miles
    Test number
    161122587489
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass36,026 miles (+4,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,026 miles
    Test number
    594982087080
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass31,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    164073665370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T855 VAP

Does T855 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T855 VAP is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T855 VAP?
The MOT on T855 VAP is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T855 VAP done?
T855 VAP was recorded at 68,203 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,765 miles a year.
Has T855 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T855 VAP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T855 VAP 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 T855 VAP find?
T855 VAP passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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