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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

V87 HFLMOT history

V87 HFL is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,557 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V87 HFL
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
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V87 HFL was last recorded at 134,557 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,054 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,503 miles
Average per year
3,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,557 miles
  • 2025 – 133,054 miles
  • 2024 – 130,046 miles
  • 2023 – 127,335 miles
  • 2022 – 126,378 miles
  • 2021 – 124,553 miles
  • 2019 – 121,332 miles
  • 2018 – 119,358 miles
  • 2017 – 117,028 miles
  • 2016 – 112,482 miles
  • 2014 – 110,662 miles
  • 2013 – 104,699 miles
  • 2012 – 99,649 miles
  • 2011 – 95,120 miles
  • 2010 – 89,363 miles
  • 2009 – 85,036 miles
  • 2008 – 80,723 miles
  • 2007 – 75,829 miles
  • 2006 – 69,997 miles
  • 2005 – 64,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,557 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,557 miles (+1,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,557 miles
    Test number
    997176180323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass133,054 miles (+3,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,054 miles
    Test number
    204472222542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under side edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass130,046 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,046 miles
    Test number
    825729182930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,335 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,335 miles
    Test number
    538548521760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,378 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,378 miles
    Test number
    212530079803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,553 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,553 miles
    Test number
    243600085279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,332 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,332 miles
    Test number
    549137749317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,358 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,358 miles
    Test number
    331326281133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,028 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,028 miles
    Test number
    886738877563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,482 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    199587950302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,662 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,662 miles
    Test number
    948542714341
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail110,600 miles (+5,901)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,600 miles
    Test number
    436197804457
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass104,699 miles (+5,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,699 miles
    Test number
    405569503414
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass99,649 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    328190012376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,120 miles (+5,757)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,120 miles
    Test number
    737844601372
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear engine mounting bolts missing
  16. Pass89,363 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,363 miles
    Test number
    172372310383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,036 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,036 miles
    Test number
    571577809364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,723 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    80,723 miles
    Test number
    400265418444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,829 miles (+23)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    871494607336
    • NoteNearside Rear tyre Scrubbed On Inner Edge
    • NoteOffside Rear tyre Scrubbed On Inner Edge
  20. Fail75,806 miles (+5,809)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    423452307356
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside Rear tyre Scrubbed On Inner Edge
    • NoteOffside Rear tyre Scrubbed On Inner Edge
  21. Pass69,997 miles (+5,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    302293606380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass64,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    742558205369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,728 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,728 miles
    Test number
    140158305351
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V87 HFL

Does V87 HFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V87 HFL is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V87 HFL?
The MOT on V87 HFL is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V87 HFL done?
V87 HFL was recorded at 134,557 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,455 miles a year.
Has V87 HFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V87 HFL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on V87 HFL 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 V87 HFL find?
V87 HFL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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