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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LE51 MGFMOT history

LE51 MGF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 40,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,422 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 MGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 MGF was last recorded at 40,422 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,357 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
1,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,422 miles
  • 2025 – 40,357 miles
  • 2024 – 40,100 miles
  • 2023 – 39,870 miles
  • 2022 – 39,760 miles
  • 2021 – 38,376 miles
  • 2020 – 38,295 miles
  • 2019 – 37,608 miles
  • 2018 – 36,613 miles
  • 2017 – 35,273 miles
  • 2016 – 33,186 miles
  • 2015 – 31,289 miles
  • 2014 – 27,748 miles
  • 2013 – 22,453 miles
  • 2012 – 14,949 miles
  • 2011 – 10,494 miles
  • 2010 – 7,948 miles
  • 2009 – 6,490 miles
  • 2008 – 4,811 miles
  • 2007 – 4,338 miles
  • 2006 – 3,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,422 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,422 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    121238139525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass40,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    206988369311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,357 miles (+9)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    328156782992
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail40,348 miles (+248)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,348 miles
    Test number
    611304302422
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass40,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    678584080060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail40,100 miles (+230)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    589982114908
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass39,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    956166505012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Fail39,870 miles (+110)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    761661286421
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass39,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,760 miles
    Test number
    649563124767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail39,760 miles (+1,384)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,760 miles
    Test number
    135914958263
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass38,376 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,376 miles
    Test number
    236415865545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass38,295 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,295 miles
    Test number
    722706085212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail38,293 miles (+685)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,293 miles
    Test number
    845011319774
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass37,608 miles (+995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    447285237266
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.

  15. Pass36,613 miles (+1,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    775431672002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass35,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,273 miles
    Test number
    378117362730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail35,273 miles (+2,087)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,273 miles
    Test number
    380760301833
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    970318001603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  19. Fail33,186 miles (+1,897)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    664780218420
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  20. Pass31,289 miles (+3,541)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,289 miles
    Test number
    487238305284
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront & rear subframes corroded

  21. Pass27,748 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,748 miles
    Test number
    628411814218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,559 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,559 miles
    Test number
    375955104438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,403 miles (+4,950)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,403 miles
    Test number
    439252204238
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass22,453 miles (+7,504)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,453 miles
    Test number
    575430003247
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  25. Pass14,949 miles (+4,455)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,949 miles
    Test number
    276036692492
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s exhaust trim missing

  26. Pass10,494 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,494 miles
    Test number
    907080891147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,948 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,948 miles
    Test number
    200954780148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,490 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,490 miles
    Test number
    350104869181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass4,811 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    4,811 miles
    Test number
    793266198054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail4,338 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,338 miles
    Test number
    142746187080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront hubs and components corroded

  31. Pass4,338 miles (+474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    4,338 miles
    Test number
    164616987091
    • NoteFront hubs and components corroded

  32. Pass3,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    3,864 miles
    Test number
    994890146060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 MGF

Does LE51 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE51 MGF is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE51 MGF?
The MOT on LE51 MGF is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE51 MGF done?
LE51 MGF was recorded at 40,422 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,779 miles a year.
Has LE51 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 MGF has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LE51 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 LE51 MGF find?
LE51 MGF passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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