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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

V680 EHCMOT history

V680 EHC is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2019 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2019
Mileage
136,907 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V680 EHC
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 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2019
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V680 EHC was last recorded at 136,907 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,802 miles · 6 Nov 2018
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
3,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,907 miles
  • 2018 – 136,802 miles
  • 2017 – 136,699 miles
  • 2016 – 135,244 miles
  • 2015 – 132,191 miles
  • 2014 – 129,295 miles
  • 2013 – 127,088 miles
  • 2012 – 123,985 miles
  • 2011 – 119,673 miles
  • 2010 – 114,040 miles
  • 2009 – 106,270 miles
  • 2008 – 93,910 miles
  • 2007 – 86,161 miles
  • 2006 – 73,127 miles
  • 2005 – 65,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,907 miles
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME X SUSPENSION UNITS/

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • REAR TYRES PERISHING / REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / FRONT NUMBER PLATE / PIN HOLE IN O/S/F CV BOOT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,907 miles (+105)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,907 miles
    Test number
    916680503958
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass136,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,802 miles
    Test number
    786588470355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront plate / corrosion on rear inner sills x corrosion on suspension units / heavy corrosion on rear sub frame
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing / slight wear in rear drop links / slight weap on o/s cv boot

  3. Fail136,802 miles (+103)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,802 miles
    Test number
    867614473307
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn [side to side play ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront plate / corrosion on rear inner sills x corrosion on suspension units / heavy corrosion on rear sub frame
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing / slight wear in rear drop links / slight weap on o/s cv boot

  4. Pass136,699 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,699 miles
    Test number
    731074863319
    • AdvisoryCORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME X SUSPENSION UNITS/
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES PERISHING / REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / FRONT NUMBER PLATE / PIN HOLE IN O/S/F CV BOOT

  5. Fail136,684 miles (+1,440)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,684 miles
    Test number
    553615754005
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES [ SIDE MOVEMEANT ] (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME X SUSPENSION UNITS/
    • AdvisoryHEAT SIGNS ON O/S/F PADS
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES PERISHING / REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / FRONT NUMBER PLATE / PIN HOLE IN O/S/F CV BOOT

  6. Pass135,244 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,244 miles
    Test number
    675710426444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,191 miles
    Test number
    321486054371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,191 miles (+2,896)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,191 miles
    Test number
    964547260571
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort Both&sides (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both&sides Inwards (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both&sides (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass129,295 miles (+2,207)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,295 miles
    Test number
    585897304313
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteRear pads 70% worn

  10. Pass127,088 miles (+3,103)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    127,088 miles
    Test number
    377749803370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteRear pads 70% worn
    • NoteSome imbalance handbrake n/s low

  11. Pass123,985 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,985 miles
    Test number
    678190512348
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  12. Fail123,985 miles (+4,312)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,985 miles
    Test number
    787410612367
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass119,673 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    119,673 miles
    Test number
    549161011310
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly pitted
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteN/s wiper split

  14. Fail119,673 miles (+5,633)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,673 miles
    Test number
    138291811336
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly pitted
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteN/s wiper split

  15. Pass114,040 miles (+7,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    494985400452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass106,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    106,270 miles
    Test number
    414897909311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,270 miles (+12,360)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,270 miles
    Test number
    573997709305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass93,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,910 miles
    Test number
    851342018325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,910 miles (+7,749)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,910 miles
    Test number
    460441618466
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  20. Pass86,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    222101517306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,161 miles (+13,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    811411717386
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass73,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    321939286207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,127 miles (+7,923)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    511309686218
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

  24. Pass65,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    65,204 miles
    Test number
    924487545318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V680 EHC

Does V680 EHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V680 EHC expired on 8 Nov 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V680 EHC?
The MOT on V680 EHC expired on 8 Nov 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V680 EHC done?
V680 EHC was recorded at 136,907 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,535 miles a year.
Has V680 EHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V680 EHC has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V680 EHC 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 V680 EHC find?
V680 EHC failed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 10 major defects and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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