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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

K53 MGFMOT history

K53 MGF is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 44,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,894 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 MGF was last recorded at 44,894 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,130 miles · 27 Aug 2015
Between the last two tests
764 miles
Average per year
1,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,894 miles
  • 2015 – 44,130 miles
  • 2014 – 39,785 miles
  • 2013 – 28,561 miles
  • 2012 – 18,711 miles
  • 2011 – 18,218 miles
  • 2010 – 17,904 miles
  • 2009 – 16,896 miles
  • 2008 – 15,362 miles
  • 2007 – 14,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,894 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCoolant pipes rusty

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,894 miles (+764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,894 miles
    Test number
    270182565932
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipes rusty
  2. Pass44,130 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    539629535258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,785 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,785 miles
    Test number
    155354374210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. Fail39,769 miles (+11,208)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,769 miles
    Test number
    768663174220
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  5. Pass28,561 miles (+9,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,561 miles
    Test number
    518986963126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,711 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,711 miles
    Test number
    149460022251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,218 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,218 miles
    Test number
    717668361188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,904 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,904 miles
    Test number
    364566270188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail17,899 miles (+1,003)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,899 miles
    Test number
    844714370165
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  10. Fail16,896 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,896 miles
    Test number
    672404379189
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass16,896 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,896 miles
    Test number
    792224979115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,362 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,362 miles
    Test number
    143117058170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,622 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,622 miles
    Test number
    630011047198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,860 miles
    Test number
    174325367479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K53 MGF

Does K53 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 MGF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 MGF?
The MOT on K53 MGF is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 MGF done?
K53 MGF was recorded at 44,894 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,680 miles a year.
Has K53 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 MGF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on K53 MGF 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 K53 MGF find?
K53 MGF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; coolant pipes rusty.

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