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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

162 GHUMOT history

162 GHU is a red petrol MG TF first used on 19 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,381 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
162 GHU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

162 GHU was last recorded at 88,381 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,912 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
469 miles
Average per year
3,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,381 miles
  • 2025 – 87,912 miles
  • 2024 – 87,491 miles
  • 2023 – 85,900 miles
  • 2021 – 85,788 miles
  • 2020 – 85,123 miles
  • 2019 – 83,117 miles
  • 2018 – 81,230 miles
  • 2017 – 79,088 miles
  • 2016 – 77,521 miles
  • 2015 – 75,268 miles
  • 2014 – 73,060 miles
  • 2013 – 66,791 miles
  • 2012 – 61,069 miles
  • 2011 – 49,401 miles
  • 2010 – 44,124 miles
  • 2009 – 37,349 miles
  • 2008 – 29,747 miles
  • 2007 – 22,687 miles
  • 2006 – 16,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,381 miles (+469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,381 miles
    Test number
    635063776858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,912 miles (+421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    428504328631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,491 miles
    Test number
    954242529703
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively been standing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  4. Fail87,491 miles (+1,591)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,491 miles
    Test number
    633727395443
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively been standing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  5. Pass85,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,900 miles
    Test number
    978470074178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,900 miles (+112)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,900 miles
    Test number
    517495127698
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass85,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,788 miles
    Test number
    897485037926
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail85,788 miles (+665)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,788 miles
    Test number
    476425514929
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass85,123 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    377810506605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,043 miles (+1,926)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,043 miles
    Test number
    379983169232
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,117 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,117 miles
    Test number
    157499360284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,230 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,230 miles
    Test number
    722391543181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail81,218 miles (+2,130)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    562272948708
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe to manifold nut missing

  14. Pass79,088 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,088 miles
    Test number
    911724700795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,521 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    976818634491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,268 miles (+2,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,268 miles
    Test number
    138646975171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass73,060 miles (+6,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    108196694150
    • NoteSlight lift in offside rear top ball joint

  18. Pass66,791 miles (+5,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,791 miles
    Test number
    246214033173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass61,069 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    437939632147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail61,069 miles (+11,668)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    608918032157
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass49,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    645107811139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,401 miles (+5,277)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    809887411185
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  23. Pass44,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,124 miles
    Test number
    351487030115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,124 miles (+6,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,124 miles
    Test number
    874683930138
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass37,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,349 miles
    Test number
    274575339436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,349 miles (+7,602)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,349 miles
    Test number
    561145939164
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  27. Pass29,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    110576018126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,747 miles (+7,060)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    494336918164
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass22,687 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,687 miles
    Test number
    121748037122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,336 miles
    Test number
    491666136169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 162 GHU

What vehicle is registration 162 GHU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 162 GHU on a red petrol MG TF first used on 19 May 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 162 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 162 GHU is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 162 GHU?
The MOT on 162 GHU is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 162 GHU done?
162 GHU was recorded at 88,381 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,624 miles a year.
Has 162 GHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 162 GHU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 162 GHU 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 162 GHU find?
162 GHU passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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