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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T960 BHJMOT history

T960 BHJ is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 43,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,334 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T960 BHJ
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
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T960 BHJ was last recorded at 43,334 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,244 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,334 miles
  • 2025 – 43,244 miles
  • 2024 – 43,168 miles
  • 2022 – 43,096 miles
  • 2021 – 42,973 miles
  • 2020 – 42,823 miles
  • 2019 – 42,256 miles
  • 2018 – 41,795 miles
  • 2017 – 40,905 miles
  • 2016 – 39,369 miles
  • 2015 – 38,256 miles
  • 2014 – 37,009 miles
  • 2013 – 35,840 miles
  • 2012 – 34,069 miles
  • 2010 – 32,860 miles
  • 2009 – 31,327 miles
  • 2008 – 30,148 miles
  • 2007 – 29,265 miles
  • 2006 – 27,594 miles
  • 2005 – 24,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,334 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.

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Low effort on near side rear handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake fluid level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Near side front door mirror cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Near side rear caliper damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,334 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,334 miles
    Test number
    613542431614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,244 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,244 miles
    Test number
    558665926248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,168 miles (+72)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,168 miles
    Test number
    472857167306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side

  4. Pass43,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    837915155965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,096 miles (+123)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    388811251926
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,973 miles
    Test number
    903662920975
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryLow effort on near side rear handbrake

  7. Fail42,973 miles (+150)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,973 miles
    Test number
    145277587284
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryLow effort on near side rear handbrake

  8. Pass42,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    320002718980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion through inner wing metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion through inner wing metal brake pipe

  9. Fail42,823 miles (+567)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    742689151898
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion through inner wing metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion through inner wing metal brake pipe

  10. Pass42,256 miles (+461)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    149744200959
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass41,795 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    175839526846
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNear side front door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryNear side rear caliper damp

  12. Fail41,795 miles (+890)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    196973739286
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNear side front door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryNear side rear caliper damp

  13. Pass40,905 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,905 miles
    Test number
    561858786271
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass39,369 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    439965180324
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Fail39,361 miles (+1,105)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,361 miles
    Test number
    506562554444
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass38,256 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    340581303153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,009 miles (+1,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    588572954298
    • 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)

  18. Pass35,840 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,840 miles
    Test number
    136137143243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,829 miles (+1,760)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    336611943479
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass34,069 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    386007042264
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Fail34,069 miles (+1,209)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    399294642244
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Fail32,860 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,860 miles
    Test number
    194979180280
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass32,860 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,860 miles
    Test number
    352939380279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,327 miles (+1,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,327 miles
    Test number
    713612479259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass30,148 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,148 miles
    Test number
    181807188266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,265 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,265 miles
    Test number
    452654857444
    • 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)

  27. Pass27,594 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,594 miles
    Test number
    502317746380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    472236645423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T960 BHJ

Does T960 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T960 BHJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T960 BHJ?
The MOT on T960 BHJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T960 BHJ done?
T960 BHJ was recorded at 43,334 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 911 miles a year.
Has T960 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T960 BHJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T960 BHJ 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 T960 BHJ find?
T960 BHJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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