Ford Cougar
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc
T85 LKEMOT history
T85 LKE is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,440 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T85 LKE
- 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
- 29 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T85 LKE was last recorded at 98,440 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 98,232 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 208 miles
- Average per year
- 3,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,440 miles
- 2025 – 96,603 miles
- 2024 – 95,269 miles
- 2023 – 93,810 miles
- 2022 – 91,099 miles
- 2021 – 86,621 miles
- 2019 – 83,972 miles
- 2018 – 78,324 miles
- 2017 – 75,507 miles
- 2016 – 71,732 miles
- 2015 – 67,150 miles
- 2014 – 63,383 miles
- 2013 – 60,385 miles
- 2012 – 57,945 miles
- 2011 – 54,145 miles
- 2010 – 50,292 miles
- 2009 – 45,924 miles
- 2008 – 41,604 miles
- 2007 – 37,474 miles
- 2006 – 32,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,440 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe heavily undersealed
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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rear scection front to rear corroded slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,440 miles (+208)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,440 miles
- Test number
- 912443706071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe heavily undersealed
Fail98,232 miles (+1,629)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,232 miles
- Test number
- 631883517046
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass96,603 miles (+22)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 96,603 miles
- Test number
- 302498547596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rear scection front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,581 miles (+1,312)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,581 miles
- Test number
- 481223994606
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rear scection front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,269 miles (+37)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 95,269 miles
- Test number
- 528113983909
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,232 miles (+1,422)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,232 miles
- Test number
- 882636593477
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section to sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,810 miles (+2,711)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 93,810 miles
- Test number
- 411333115127
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rear section corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,099 miles (+4,478)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 91,099 miles
- Test number
- 970238379408
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe is showing some corrosion.
- AdvisoryThe off side and near side rear tyres are perished and showing some signs of wear.
Pass86,621 miles (+2,649)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 86,621 miles
- Test number
- 450466284072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,972 miles (+5,648)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 83,972 miles
- Test number
- 937321806249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,324 miles (+2,817)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,324 miles
- Test number
- 390551215348
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap worn
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded in general
Pass75,507 miles (+3,775)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,507 miles
- Test number
- 376226498548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,732 miles (+4,582)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 71,732 miles
- Test number
- 160046026368
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,150 miles (+3,767)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 67,150 miles
- Test number
- 457965775072
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
Pass63,383 miles (+2,998)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 63,383 miles
- Test number
- 849761674044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,385 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,385 miles
- Test number
- 315838973070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,382 miles (+2,437)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,382 miles
- Test number
- 678437973002
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass57,945 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 57,945 miles
- Test number
- 139409172086
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail57,941 miles (+3,796)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,941 miles
- Test number
- 765169672014
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,145 miles (+3,853)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 54,145 miles
- Test number
- 116020981084
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass50,292 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,292 miles
- Test number
- 292894870078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,924 miles (+4,320)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 45,924 miles
- Test number
- 383025579088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,604 miles (+4,130)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,604 miles
- Test number
- 541567578044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,474 miles (+4,906)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 37,474 miles
- Test number
- 444455577089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,568 miles
- Test number
- 494165176058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T85 LKE
- Does T85 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 LKE is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T85 LKE?
- The MOT on T85 LKE is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T85 LKE done?
- T85 LKE was recorded at 98,440 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,296 miles a year.
- Has T85 LKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T85 LKE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T85 LKE 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 T85 LKE find?
- T85 LKE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run; rear subframe heavily undersealed.
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