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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,588 cc

S13 TFMMOT history

S13 TFM is a black petrol MG TF first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
82,314 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S13 TFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S13 TFM was last recorded at 82,314 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 1,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,592 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,722 miles
Average per year
2,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,314 miles
  • 2023 – 80,592 miles
  • 2022 – 79,207 miles
  • 2021 – 78,281 miles
  • 2020 – 77,373 miles
  • 2019 – 75,443 miles
  • 2018 – 74,369 miles
  • 2017 – 71,431 miles
  • 2016 – 71,284 miles
  • 2014 – 71,260 miles
  • 2011 – 68,686 miles
  • 2010 – 59,458 miles
  • 2009 – 42,537 miles
  • 2008 – 37,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,314 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,314 miles (+1,722)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,314 miles
    Test number
    267182424295
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,592 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    472245881353
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,207 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,207 miles
    Test number
    210771169462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    375870341345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,281 miles (+908)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    978162725113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,373 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,373 miles
    Test number
    976948389357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,443 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,443 miles
    Test number
    115597669667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,369 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,369 miles
    Test number
    837224965394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,431 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    927337858378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,428 miles (+144)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    954291212780
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to some areas under vehicle

  11. Pass71,284 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,284 miles
    Test number
    894396429079
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various areas under vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inside edge
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail71,280 miles (+20)13 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,280 miles
    Test number
    978912171003
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various areas under vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inside edge
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail71,260 miles (+2,574)12 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    935325174250
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery flat
    • NoteDrivers window does not open
    • NoteHeavy corrosion front and rear sub frames
    • NoteSlight play o/s/r wheel

  14. Pass68,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    206991511385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,686 miles (+28)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    588481711317
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  16. Fail68,658 miles (+9,200)9 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,658 miles
    Test number
    519204381205
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront suspension rusty
    • NoteRear suspension rusty
    • NoteWipers leaving lines

  17. Fail59,458 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,458 miles
    Test number
    283214880248
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs lightly corroded

  18. Pass59,458 miles (+5,465)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,458 miles
    Test number
    380914380233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs lightly corroded

  19. Pass53,993 miles (+11,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,993 miles
    Test number
    202991420409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,537 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    733585149045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    280276358087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S13 TFM

Does S13 TFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S13 TFM expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S13 TFM?
The MOT on S13 TFM expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S13 TFM done?
S13 TFM was recorded at 82,314 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 2,682 miles a year.
Has S13 TFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S13 TFM has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S13 TFM 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 S13 TFM find?
S13 TFM failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 2 major defects: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength.

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