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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

P54 FBAMOT history

P54 FBA is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 79,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,782 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P54 FBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P54 FBA was last recorded at 79,782 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,730 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,052 miles
Average per year
2,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,782 miles
  • 2025 – 77,730 miles
  • 2024 – 75,466 miles
  • 2023 – 73,104 miles
  • 2022 – 70,633 miles
  • 2021 – 67,997 miles
  • 2020 – 64,788 miles
  • 2019 – 59,786 miles
  • 2018 – 55,786 miles
  • 2017 – 51,741 miles
  • 2016 – 48,210 miles
  • 2015 – 43,671 miles
  • 2014 – 37,725 miles
  • 2013 – 31,215 miles
  • 2012 – 26,825 miles
  • 2011 – 21,392 miles
  • 2010 – 21,242 miles
  • 2009 – 21,083 miles
  • 2007 – 20,984 miles
  • 2006 – 20,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,782 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    245972723753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,782 miles (+2,052)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    472866620003
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass77,730 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,730 miles
    Test number
    260708668108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,466 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,466 miles
    Test number
    439017088947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,465 miles (+2,361)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,465 miles
    Test number
    565196740948
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,104 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    137617720868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,088 miles (+2,455)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    348376014437
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass70,633 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    804157070583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,632 miles (+2,635)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,632 miles
    Test number
    837822348603
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,997 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,997 miles
    Test number
    447276170534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail67,996 miles (+3,208)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,996 miles
    Test number
    659182497500
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering stiff

  12. Pass64,788 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,788 miles
    Test number
    299179409037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail64,786 miles (+5,000)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,786 miles
    Test number
    548636855484
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass59,786 miles (+4,000)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    357309379684
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass55,786 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,786 miles
    Test number
    444835820097
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Fail55,786 miles (+1)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,786 miles
    Test number
    926084615900
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  17. Fail55,785 miles (+4,044)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,785 miles
    Test number
    788710345539
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  18. Pass51,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,741 miles
    Test number
    669874597951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,741 miles (+3,531)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,741 miles
    Test number
    509326646111
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass48,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    564534009312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,210 miles (+4,539)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    525156529749
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    365959935192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,671 miles (+5,946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    528989035106
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass37,725 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,725 miles
    Test number
    967280954118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,215 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,215 miles
    Test number
    218165533413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,825 miles
    Test number
    525373652110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,824 miles (+5,432)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,824 miles
    Test number
    129003952199
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  28. Fail21,392 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,392 miles
    Test number
    215000641146
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass21,392 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,392 miles
    Test number
    915750841114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,242 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,242 miles
    Test number
    270548530156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass21,083 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,083 miles
    Test number
    374761219194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass20,984 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,984 miles
    Test number
    843625357230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass20,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,698 miles
    Test number
    371502426291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P54 FBA

Does P54 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P54 FBA is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P54 FBA?
The MOT on P54 FBA is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P54 FBA done?
P54 FBA was recorded at 79,782 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,945 miles a year.
Has P54 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P54 FBA has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on P54 FBA 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 P54 FBA find?
P54 FBA passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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