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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T975 CNOMOT history

T975 CNO is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2023
Mileage
107,875 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T975 CNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T975 CNO was last recorded at 107,875 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 2,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2015: 52,177 miles, lower than 82,160 miles on 7 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,713 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,162 miles
Average per year
5,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,875 miles
  • 2022 – 105,713 miles
  • 2021 – 103,546 miles
  • 2019 – 101,269 miles
  • 2018 – 96,074 miles
  • 2017 – 91,941 miles
  • 2016 – 86,537 miles
  • 2015 – 52,177 miles
  • 2014 – 79,037 miles
  • 2013 – 74,424 miles
  • 2012 – 69,490 miles
  • 2011 – 64,031 miles
  • 2010 – 59,543 miles
  • 2009 – 50,240 miles
  • 2008 – 40,798 miles
  • 2007 – 29,492 miles
  • 2006 – 18,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,875 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lateral arm bush. (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, Marked in Yellow. Two next to each over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lateral arm bush. (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central Sill, Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

What MOT failures 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 front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,875 miles (+2,162)11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,875 miles
    Test number
    636435012406
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lateral arm bush. (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, Marked in Yellow. Two next to each over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lateral arm bush. (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central Sill, Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass105,713 miles (+52)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    486023303898
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail105,661 miles (+2,115)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,661 miles
    Test number
    381142321151
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,546 miles
    Test number
    417313691067
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes surface corrosion in places.
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp beam patterns poor lens slightly misted.

  5. Fail103,546 miles (+2,277)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,546 miles
    Test number
    801738273704
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Reverse light operating instead,brake light operating when vehicle in reverse.corrected. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes surface corrosion in places.
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp beam patterns poor lens slightly misted.

  6. Pass101,269 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    652079893863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes near tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail101,266 miles (+5,192)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,266 miles
    Test number
    959849078696
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes near tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,074 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    511271597215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,941 miles (+5,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,941 miles
    Test number
    508564857552
    • AdvisoryO/s.f tyre wearing im inside edge n/s/r tyre has nail in shoulder

  10. Pass86,537 miles (+34,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,537 miles
    Test number
    908796598829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with white crayon (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leaks (Wet) under engine

  11. Pass52,177 miles (-29,983)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,177 miles
    Test number
    552773841862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,160 miles (+3,123)3 failures11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,160 miles
    Test number
    906669115210
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail79,037 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,037 miles
    Test number
    595225334226
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  14. Pass79,037 miles (+4,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,037 miles
    Test number
    675125234265
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  15. Pass74,424 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    387416623275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    658739022288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,490 miles (+5,459)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    549239622286
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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. Pass64,031 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    747432621297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,543 miles (+9,303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,543 miles
    Test number
    223092720201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,240 miles (+9,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    214583739291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail40,798 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    460862438201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass40,798 miles (+11,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    920992438255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail29,492 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,492 miles
    Test number
    784358017205
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass29,492 miles (+10,758)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,492 miles
    Test number
    900208117251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,734 miles
    Test number
    294436936226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T975 CNO

Does T975 CNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T975 CNO expired on 29 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T975 CNO?
The MOT on T975 CNO expired on 29 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T975 CNO done?
T975 CNO was recorded at 107,875 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 5,439 miles a year.
Has T975 CNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T975 CNO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T975 CNO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T975 CNO find?
T975 CNO failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 11 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; front exhaust system insecure; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, marked in yellow, and 14 more.

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