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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

V690 JPUMOT history

V690 JPU is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 2 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
81,749 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V690 JPU
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
2 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V690 JPU was last recorded at 81,749 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,042 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,707 miles
Average per year
3,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,749 miles
  • 2024 – 80,042 miles
  • 2023 – 78,294 miles
  • 2022 – 76,527 miles
  • 2021 – 74,462 miles
  • 2020 – 72,604 miles
  • 2019 – 70,615 miles
  • 2018 – 67,342 miles
  • 2017 – 63,497 miles
  • 2016 – 58,570 miles
  • 2015 – 53,681 miles
  • 2014 – 47,115 miles
  • 2013 – 41,439 miles
  • 2012 – 37,259 miles
  • 2011 – 32,364 miles
  • 2010 – 28,259 miles
  • 2009 – 26,742 miles
  • 2008 – 24,468 miles
  • 2007 – 22,288 miles
  • 2006 – 19,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,749 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,749 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    966092576170
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,042 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,042 miles
    Test number
    450971318305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,294 miles
    Test number
    382839498192
    • 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))

  4. Fail78,294 miles (+1,767)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,294 miles
    Test number
    525701828217
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass76,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,527 miles
    Test number
    687005947156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,527 miles (+2,065)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,527 miles
    Test number
    887583414642
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass74,462 miles (+1,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    306787207028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,604 miles (+1,989)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    512977004410
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,615 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    575530289530
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TYRE LOW +CRACKING

  10. Pass67,342 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,342 miles
    Test number
    512624017307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,497 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,497 miles
    Test number
    727987266435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,488 miles (+4,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    425001511469
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass58,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    497150412467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,570 miles (+4,889)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    716525664675
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass53,681 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,681 miles
    Test number
    510686534413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,115 miles (+5,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,115 miles
    Test number
    325269774272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,439 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,439 miles
    Test number
    426093583235
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on outer edge +n/s/r tyre low on edges +rear pads look low

  18. Fail41,439 miles (+4,180)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,439 miles
    Test number
    386422483248
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on outer edge +n/s/r tyre low on edges +rear pads look low

  19. Pass37,259 miles (+4,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,259 miles
    Test number
    559474782201
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

  20. Pass32,364 miles (+4,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,364 miles
    Test number
    485661451248
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall +rear tyres low on inner edge

  21. Pass28,259 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    121899450232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,217 miles (+1,475)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    561526350285
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass26,742 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,742 miles
    Test number
    321295689261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,468 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,468 miles
    Test number
    664820498290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,288 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,288 miles
    Test number
    612833467228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,744 miles
    Test number
    541311696260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V690 JPU

Does V690 JPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V690 JPU expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V690 JPU?
The MOT on V690 JPU expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V690 JPU done?
V690 JPU was recorded at 81,749 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 3,270 miles a year.
Has V690 JPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V690 JPU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V690 JPU 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 V690 JPU find?
V690 JPU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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