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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

V656 KHJMOT history

V656 KHJ is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,692 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 KHJ
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
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 KHJ was last recorded at 116,692 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,695 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
997 miles
Average per year
3,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,692 miles
  • 2025 – 115,695 miles
  • 2024 – 115,188 miles
  • 2023 – 115,169 miles
  • 2021 – 114,220 miles
  • 2020 – 111,166 miles
  • 2019 – 109,415 miles
  • 2018 – 106,492 miles
  • 2016 – 101,906 miles
  • 2015 – 96,002 miles
  • 2013 – 93,050 miles
  • 2012 – 84,450 miles
  • 2011 – 82,373 miles
  • 2010 – 81,688 miles
  • 2009 – 76,548 miles
  • 2008 – 66,838 miles
  • 2007 – 55,018 miles
  • 2006 – 50,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,692 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,692 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    655791016251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,695 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,695 miles
    Test number
    836899934799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,188 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,188 miles
    Test number
    229466467312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,169 miles (+949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,169 miles
    Test number
    970576910682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,220 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,220 miles
    Test number
    599731242099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,405 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,405 miles
    Test number
    826279189158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,166 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    109170666295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,415 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    825809827775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,492 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,492 miles
    Test number
    695005192258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,906 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    793369229369
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  11. Fail101,812 miles (+3,732)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    660118238249
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  12. Pass98,080 miles (+2,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    497800703538
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass96,002 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,002 miles
    Test number
    526700315047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,050 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,050 miles
    Test number
    968324053338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,991 miles (+4,306)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    487788643308
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass88,685 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    108535203043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,450 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    468558112088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,444 miles (+2,071)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,444 miles
    Test number
    875266512039
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass82,373 miles (+685)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    559298761035
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass81,688 miles (+5,140)1 advisory12 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    402510410258
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges on limit
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteFront and rear suspension bushes age cracking and starting to unbond
    • NoteFront disc worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteN/s handbrake effort low
    • NoteN/s/f calipure anti rattle clip missing
    • NoteRear subfram corroded
    • NoteSligth surface corrosion to metal brake pipes
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  21. Pass76,548 miles (+9,710)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,548 miles
    Test number
    312296149292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,838 miles (+11,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    200515048285
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail55,018 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    340860697061
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass55,018 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    933870397065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    240539776076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 KHJ

Does V656 KHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V656 KHJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V656 KHJ?
The MOT on V656 KHJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V656 KHJ done?
V656 KHJ was recorded at 116,692 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,322 miles a year.
Has V656 KHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 KHJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on V656 KHJ 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 V656 KHJ find?
V656 KHJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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