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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

K18 SHCMOT history

K18 SHC is a silver petrol MG TF first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 47,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
47,135 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SHC was last recorded at 47,135 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,851 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
284 miles
Average per year
1,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,135 miles
  • 2024 – 46,851 miles
  • 2023 – 46,338 miles
  • 2022 – 45,308 miles
  • 2021 – 44,200 miles
  • 2020 – 43,174 miles
  • 2019 – 42,292 miles
  • 2018 – 40,685 miles
  • 2017 – 38,462 miles
  • 2016 – 36,780 miles
  • 2015 – 34,137 miles
  • 2014 – 30,720 miles
  • 2013 – 26,666 miles
  • 2010 – 25,579 miles
  • 2009 – 23,731 miles
  • 2008 – 19,476 miles
  • 2007 – 14,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,135 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/SRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Drivers front suspension arm corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,135 miles (+284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    47,135 miles
    Test number
    312916763769
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S

  2. Pass46,851 miles (+513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    535631046566
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S

  3. Pass46,338 miles (+1,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    348561626825
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,308 miles
    Test number
    453436857454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail45,308 miles (+1,108)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,308 miles
    Test number
    532684668011
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,200 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,200 miles
    Test number
    581323209463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,174 miles (+882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,174 miles
    Test number
    771597139575
    • AdvisorySteering rack becoming worn

  8. Pass42,292 miles (+1,607)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,292 miles
    Test number
    552922028357
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass40,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,685 miles
    Test number
    722415943995
    • AdvisoryDrivers front suspension arm corroded

  10. Fail40,685 miles (+1,750)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,685 miles
    Test number
    969668634418
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers front suspension arm corroded

  11. Pass38,935 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    355308524300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass38,462 miles (+1,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,462 miles
    Test number
    693802607812
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass36,780 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    908948206503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,779 miles (+2,642)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,779 miles
    Test number
    884764244588
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass34,137 miles (+3,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,137 miles
    Test number
    576950451561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail30,720 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,720 miles
    Test number
    288327194215
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass30,720 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,720 miles
    Test number
    586517494232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,666 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,666 miles
    Test number
    208414883259
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail26,666 miles (+1,087)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,666 miles
    Test number
    597494183248
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass25,579 miles (+1,848)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,579 miles
    Test number
    860174230135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass23,731 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    290862349193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,528 miles (+4,052)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,528 miles
    Test number
    942764119146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAccelerator very stiff

  23. Pass19,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,476 miles
    Test number
    832325208179
    • 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)

  24. Fail19,476 miles (+5,395)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,476 miles
    Test number
    534825308130
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass14,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,081 miles
    Test number
    174658737109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 SHC

Does K18 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 SHC is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 SHC?
The MOT on K18 SHC is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 SHC done?
K18 SHC was recorded at 47,135 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,780 miles a year.
Has K18 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SHC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on K18 SHC 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 K18 SHC find?
K18 SHC passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s.

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