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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T956 EEVMOT history

T956 EEV is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 52,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2024
Mileage
52,983 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2023
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T956 EEV
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
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T956 EEV was last recorded at 52,983 miles on 22 Sept 2023, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,585 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
1,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 52,983 miles
  • 2022 – 52,585 miles
  • 2021 – 51,900 miles
  • 2020 – 51,527 miles
  • 2019 – 50,754 miles
  • 2018 – 49,566 miles
  • 2017 – 47,892 miles
  • 2016 – 45,819 miles
  • 2015 – 44,284 miles
  • 2014 – 43,534 miles
  • 2013 – 41,658 miles
  • 2012 – 40,045 miles
  • 2011 – 38,988 miles
  • 2010 – 38,500 miles
  • 2009 – 36,756 miles
  • 2008 – 34,733 miles
  • 2007 – 33,742 miles
  • 2006 – 31,466 miles
  • 2005 – 27,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,983 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cover deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes heavhily undersealed (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll components under vehicle corroded and heavily undersealed

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.

  • All underbody components corroded but covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,983 miles (+398)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,983 miles
    Test number
    384282111907
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cover deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes heavhily undersealed (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll components under vehicle corroded and heavily undersealed

  2. Pass52,585 miles (+6)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    881694896609
    • AdvisoryAll underbody components corroded but covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded covered in underseal (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail52,579 miles (+679)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,579 miles
    Test number
    991599210676
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody components corroded but covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded covered in underseal (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass51,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,900 miles
    Test number
    997746278739
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail51,900 miles (+373)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,900 miles
    Test number
    191562088925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass51,527 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    547518553298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor stiffener not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded but covered with thick black paint
    • AdvisoryTyres fitted date between 12 and 15 years old

  7. Fail51,527 miles (+773)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    649112849763
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor stiffener not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded but covered with thick black paint
    • AdvisoryTyres fitted date between 12 and 15 years old

  8. Pass50,754 miles (+1,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    203488394391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass49,566 miles (+11)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    987633006558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail49,555 miles (+1,663)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    570494774223
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting, part of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting, part of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass47,892 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,892 miles
    Test number
    839844704922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,794 miles (+1,975)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    269444010387
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass45,819 miles (+84)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    990347814447
    • AdvisoryFront & rear tyres different sizes
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp image poor (condensation in lamp)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  14. Fail45,735 miles (+1,451)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    224512095246
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear tyres different sizes
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp image poor (condensation in lamp)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  15. Pass44,284 miles (+750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,284 miles
    Test number
    229611646148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass43,534 miles (+66)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    247267344203
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail43,468 miles (+1,810)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    696011444210
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass41,658 miles (+1,613)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,658 miles
    Test number
    328435113408
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear tyres cracked/perished.

  19. Pass40,045 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,045 miles
    Test number
    648955842238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,988 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,988 miles
    Test number
    738621131219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded and scored

  21. Fail38,988 miles (+488)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,988 miles
    Test number
    985940431270
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded and scored

  22. Pass38,500 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,500 miles
    Test number
    851321730257
    • NoteMain brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/f rotor damaged
    • NoteO/s/f drive shaft abs rotor damaged

  23. Fail38,498 miles (+1,742)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,498 miles
    Test number
    113950430257
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMain brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/f rotor damaged
    • NoteO/s/f drive shaft abs rotor damaged

  24. Pass36,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,756 miles
    Test number
    724110819272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,756 miles (+2,023)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,756 miles
    Test number
    144350019276
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass34,733 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,733 miles
    Test number
    342772228487
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front abs rings craked
    • NoteBoth rear tyres craked in tread
    • NoteCorrosion on under body

  27. Fail34,733 miles (+991)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,733 miles
    Test number
    662832428289
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front abs rings craked
    • NoteBoth rear tyres craked in tread
    • NoteCorrosion on under body

  28. Pass33,742 miles (+2,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,742 miles
    Test number
    920316107294
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  29. Pass31,466 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    753805836274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass27,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    27,672 miles
    Test number
    673484925255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T956 EEV

Does T956 EEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T956 EEV expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T956 EEV?
The MOT on T956 EEV expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T956 EEV done?
T956 EEV was recorded at 52,983 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2023, an average of 1,398 miles a year.
Has T956 EEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T956 EEV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T956 EEV 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 T956 EEV find?
T956 EEV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cover deteriorating; offside headlamp lens slightly defective plastic cover deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe, and 7 more.

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