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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

C5 ENSMOT history

C5 ENS is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 16 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
86,896 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ENS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ENS was last recorded at 86,896 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2021: 86,265 miles, lower than 86,413 miles on 12 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,274 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
622 miles
Average per year
3,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,896 miles
  • 2021 – 86,274 miles
  • 2018 – 86,413 miles
  • 2017 – 86,113 miles
  • 2015 – 85,655 miles
  • 2014 – 84,983 miles
  • 2013 – 81,303 miles
  • 2012 – 70,236 miles
  • 2011 – 45,577 miles
  • 2010 – 42,905 miles
  • 2009 – 38,325 miles
  • 2008 – 34,202 miles
  • 2007 – 32,826 miles
  • 2006 – 32,197 miles
  • 2005 – 29,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,896 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,896 miles (+622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,896 miles
    Test number
    193474891875
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,274 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    533620647770
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  3. Fail86,265 miles (-148)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    830495537615
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass86,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,413 miles
    Test number
    891663584981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,413 miles (+300)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,413 miles
    Test number
    345739529821
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    431636666144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,113 miles (+458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    673931192229
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass85,655 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,655 miles
    Test number
    505031205261
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail85,615 miles (+632)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,615 miles
    Test number
    539124095141
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass84,983 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,983 miles
    Test number
    547965594103
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail84,940 miles (+3,637)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,940 miles
    Test number
    405478584100
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass81,303 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    569089583117
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  13. Fail81,303 miles (+11,067)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    187029683170
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  14. Fail70,236 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,236 miles
    Test number
    219342972272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass70,236 miles (+24,659)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,236 miles
    Test number
    845792772278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,577 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,577 miles
    Test number
    189034541289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,905 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    123032750289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail42,901 miles (+4,576)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,901 miles
    Test number
    451959440276
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass38,325 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    311292579249
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail38,319 miles (+4,117)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    133476169260
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass34,202 miles (+1,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    304281548232
    • NoteOff side rear engine cover insecure

  22. Pass32,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,826 miles
    Test number
    831203827222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,826 miles (+629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,826 miles
    Test number
    800581627247
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass32,197 miles (+2,288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,197 miles
    Test number
    772907486136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass29,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    29,909 miles
    Test number
    134436985173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 ENS

Does C5 ENS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 ENS expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 ENS?
The MOT on C5 ENS expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 ENS done?
C5 ENS was recorded at 86,896 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 3,303 miles a year.
Has C5 ENS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ENS has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 ENS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 ENS find?
C5 ENS passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perished; oil leak, but not excessive.

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