MG MGF
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc
40 SHNMOT history
40 SHN is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 13 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,901 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 78,901 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,647 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 40 SHN
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 13 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
40 SHN was last recorded at 78,901 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,570 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,331 miles
- Average per year
- 1,647 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,901 miles
- 2025 – 77,570 miles
- 2023 – 75,879 miles
- 2022 – 74,886 miles
- 2021 – 72,880 miles
- 2020 – 69,136 miles
- 2019 – 68,153 miles
- 2018 – 66,799 miles
- 2017 – 65,080 miles
- 2016 – 63,190 miles
- 2015 – 61,891 miles
- 2014 – 60,854 miles
- 2013 – 59,368 miles
- 2012 – 58,481 miles
- 2011 – 57,659 miles
- 2010 – 56,064 miles
- 2009 – 54,703 miles
- 2008 – 51,982 miles
- 2007 – 47,629 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,901 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded with a small hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Full MOT history
30 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,901 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 78,901 miles
- Test number
- 613408809139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded with a small hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail78,901 miles (+1,331)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,901 miles
- Test number
- 229541518777
- Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded with a small hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass77,570 miles (+1,691)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 77,570 miles
- Test number
- 846932005353
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,879 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 75,879 miles
- Test number
- 985718338318
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,874 miles (+988)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,874 miles
- Test number
- 977773253408
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,886 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 74,886 miles
- Test number
- 385501222073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,868 miles (+1,988)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,868 miles
- Test number
- 865367996241
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension ride height low, requires re-inflation
Pass72,880 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,880 miles
- Test number
- 448169740557
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,880 miles (+3,744)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,880 miles
- Test number
- 457869756832
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,136 miles (+983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 69,136 miles
- Test number
- 691251265438
- 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))
Pass68,153 miles (+1,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,153 miles
- Test number
- 642588054815
- 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))
Pass66,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 66,799 miles
- Test number
- 718919708268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,799 miles (+1,719)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,799 miles
- Test number
- 302477448137
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass65,080 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 65,080 miles
- Test number
- 526953403870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,065 miles (+1,875)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,065 miles
- Test number
- 283147496277
- DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass63,190 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 63,190 miles
- Test number
- 506159475819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,175 miles (+1,284)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,175 miles
- Test number
- 340960405292
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass61,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 61,891 miles
- Test number
- 706445335186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,891 miles (+1,037)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,891 miles
- Test number
- 648614435184
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,854 miles (+1,486)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 60,854 miles
- Test number
- 766015684027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteTiming belt??
Pass59,368 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 59,368 miles
- Test number
- 446332173025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,360 miles (+879)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,360 miles
- Test number
- 227858463092
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass58,481 miles (+822)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 58,481 miles
- Test number
- 896895562002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,659 miles (+1,595)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 57,659 miles
- Test number
- 817890351019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,064 miles (+1,361)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 56,064 miles
- Test number
- 750402330059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,703 miles (+2,721)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 54,703 miles
- Test number
- 103576959009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 51,982 miles
- Test number
- 501880458023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,982 miles (+4,353)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,982 miles
- Test number
- 104816248039
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass47,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 47,629 miles
- Test number
- 350965827069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,629 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,629 miles
- Test number
- 680355727083
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about 40 SHN
- What vehicle is registration 40 SHN currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 40 SHN on a red petrol MG MGF first used on 13 Sept 2000. 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 40 SHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 SHN is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 40 SHN?
- The MOT on 40 SHN is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 40 SHN done?
- 40 SHN was recorded at 78,901 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,647 miles a year.
- Has 40 SHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 40 SHN has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on 40 SHN 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 40 SHN find?
- 40 SHN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 3mm; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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