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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

F5 MGFMOT history

F5 MGF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
64,334 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 MGF was last recorded at 64,334 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2009: 34,113 miles, lower than 284,196 miles on 7 Mar 2008.

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
64,125 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
2,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,334 miles
  • 2025 – 64,125 miles
  • 2023 – 64,118 miles
  • 2022 – 63,999 miles
  • 2021 – 63,963 miles
  • 2020 – 63,823 miles
  • 2019 – 63,721 miles
  • 2018 – 63,691 miles
  • 2017 – 63,268 miles
  • 2016 – 61,493 miles
  • 2015 – 59,785 miles
  • 2014 – 58,008 miles
  • 2013 – 57,053 miles
  • 2012 – 52,837 miles
  • 2011 – 47,109 miles
  • 2010 – 39,622 miles
  • 2009 – 34,113 miles
  • 2008 – 284,196 miles
  • 2007 – 24,775 miles
  • 2006 – 21,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,334 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,334 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    333786237103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,125 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,125 miles
    Test number
    511989684656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,118 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    759298487953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,999 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    409534365566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass63,963 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    766640609523
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass63,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,823 miles
    Test number
    321818484283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,823 miles (+102)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,823 miles
    Test number
    860390279369
    • MajorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass63,721 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    935590503988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass63,691 miles (+423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,691 miles
    Test number
    335454019121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass63,268 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,268 miles
    Test number
    949485298473
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
  11. Fail63,265 miles (+1,772)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    969065739525
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
  12. Pass61,493 miles (+1,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    573374376133
    • AdvisoryBOTH front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass59,785 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,785 miles
    Test number
    477545765097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,008 miles (+955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    178906964482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass57,053 miles (+4,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    845947063077
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside,
  16. Pass52,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,837 miles
    Test number
    398625462078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,837 miles (+5,728)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,837 miles
    Test number
    138215062048
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  18. Pass47,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,109 miles
    Test number
    337473161005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,109 miles (+7,487)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,109 miles
    Test number
    657123361042
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
  20. Pass39,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,622 miles
    Test number
    810084560039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,622 miles (+4,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,622 miles
    Test number
    650654460020
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass34,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,113 miles
    Test number
    481315969099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,113 miles (-250,083)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,113 miles
    Test number
    163765869414
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass284,196 miles (+259,421)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    284,196 miles
    Test number
    504057568044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,775 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,775 miles
    Test number
    140667767482
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  26. Pass24,775 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,775 miles
    Test number
    334617767042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,926 miles
    Test number
    111796866443
    • 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)

Questions about F5 MGF

Does F5 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 MGF is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 MGF?
The MOT on F5 MGF is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 MGF done?
F5 MGF was recorded at 64,334 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,061 miles a year.
Has F5 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 MGF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on F5 MGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F5 MGF find?
F5 MGF passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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