MG MGF
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
LB51 HBXMOT history
LB51 HBX is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 57,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 57,689 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,004 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 HBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 HBX was last recorded at 57,689 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 57,688 miles · 1 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,004 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,689 miles
- 2025 – 57,625 miles
- 2024 – 57,172 miles
- 2023 – 56,851 miles
- 2022 – 55,971 miles
- 2021 – 52,438 miles
- 2020 – 49,742 miles
- 2019 – 47,107 miles
- 2017 – 41,986 miles
- 2016 – 40,503 miles
- 2015 – 37,993 miles
- 2014 – 35,433 miles
- 2013 – 33,222 miles
- 2012 – 32,275 miles
- 2010 – 28,575 miles
- 2009 – 26,251 miles
- 2008 – 23,571 miles
- 2007 – 20,955 miles
- 2006 – 18,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,689 miles
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,689 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 57,689 miles
- Test number
- 138037379704
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Fail57,688 miles (+63)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,688 miles
- Test number
- 178161914433
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Pass57,625 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 57,625 miles
- Test number
- 578056963935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,596 miles (+424)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,596 miles
- Test number
- 994930120469
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake very weak
Pass57,172 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 57,172 miles
- Test number
- 622211986814
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
Fail57,170 miles (+319)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,170 miles
- Test number
- 453048879637
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
Pass56,851 miles (+880)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 56,851 miles
- Test number
- 811945026310
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass55,971 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 55,971 miles
- Test number
- 963386074606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,917 miles (+3,479)6 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,917 miles
- Test number
- 900327481596
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass52,438 miles (+2,696)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 52,438 miles
- Test number
- 114715968033
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,742 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 49,742 miles
- Test number
- 937640376775
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail49,742 miles (+2,635)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,742 miles
- Test number
- 117800831689
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass47,107 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 47,107 miles
- Test number
- 331895515514
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail47,096 miles (+5,110)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,096 miles
- Test number
- 403587094028
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass41,986 miles (+1,483)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 41,986 miles
- Test number
- 592089954896
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass40,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 40,503 miles
- Test number
- 969791851003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,495 miles (+2,502)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,495 miles
- Test number
- 110492909728
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,993 miles (+2,560)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 37,993 miles
- Test number
- 386195435170
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteSlight brake bind to the offside front
Pass35,433 miles (+2,211)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 35,433 miles
- Test number
- 285392174050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,222 miles (+947)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 33,222 miles
- Test number
- 156962173099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 32,275 miles
- Test number
- 306993012076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,275 miles (+3,700)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,275 miles
- Test number
- 435693712079
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail28,575 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,575 miles
- Test number
- 534381500326
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass28,575 miles (+2,324)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 28,575 miles
- Test number
- 672401200354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 26,251 miles
- Test number
- 972151759316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,246 miles (+2,675)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,246 miles
- Test number
- 674451459333
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass23,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 23,571 miles
- Test number
- 720246348312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,569 miles (+2,614)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,569 miles
- Test number
- 414356248412
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass20,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 20,955 miles
- Test number
- 862861957310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,955 miles (+2,238)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,955 miles
- Test number
- 442311057449
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass18,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 18,717 miles
- Test number
- 780925056341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 HBX
- Does LB51 HBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HBX is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 HBX?
- The MOT on LB51 HBX is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 HBX done?
- LB51 HBX was recorded at 57,689 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,004 miles a year.
- Has LB51 HBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 HBX has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB51 HBX 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 LB51 HBX find?
- LB51 HBX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle covered in underseal.
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