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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S15 JHBMOT history

S15 JHB is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2021 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2021
Mileage
59,333 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 JHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S15 JHB was last recorded at 59,333 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,327 miles · 7 May 2021
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,333 miles
  • 2021 – 59,327 miles
  • 2020 – 59,054 miles
  • 2018 – 55,965 miles
  • 2017 – 54,767 miles
  • 2015 – 52,561 miles
  • 2013 – 50,759 miles
  • 2012 – 49,589 miles
  • 2011 – 48,402 miles
  • 2010 – 47,155 miles
  • 2009 – 45,101 miles
  • 2008 – 40,860 miles
  • 2007 – 36,679 miles
  • 2006 – 24,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail59,333 miles
  • DangerousBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail ALL flexihoses (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn ALL discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded ALL brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail59,333 miles (+6)2 dangerous15 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,333 miles
    Test number
    310091540249
    • DangerousBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail ALL flexihoses (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn ALL discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded ALL brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail59,327 miles (+273)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    779689542777
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass59,054 miles (+3,089)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,054 miles
    Test number
    799489039558
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required performance

  4. Pass55,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    362399932844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail55,965 miles (+1,198)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    148681937751
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass54,767 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,767 miles
    Test number
    919657703429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,766 miles (+2,205)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    938311268371
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15/V (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass52,561 miles (+1,802)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    269243015192
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass50,759 miles (+1,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    157547063253
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass49,589 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    819459662248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,585 miles (+1,183)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    357508162414
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass48,402 miles (+1,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    509886471204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass47,155 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    511904870236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    173592789256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,101 miles (+4,241)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    604881189256
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass40,860 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,860 miles
    Test number
    213667388291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,811 miles (+4,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    604021388239
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass36,679 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    574143787206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRusting on ferrules on o/s & n/s front flex brake hoses

  19. Fail36,679 miles (+8,422)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    582773187264
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRusting on ferrules on o/s & n/s front flex brake hoses

  20. Pass28,257 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,257 miles
    Test number
    641373697019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,249 miles (+3,416)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    804019887012
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass24,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,833 miles
    Test number
    473694846148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 JHB

Does S15 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 JHB expired on 13 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 JHB?
The MOT on S15 JHB expired on 13 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 JHB done?
S15 JHB was recorded at 59,333 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 1,989 miles a year.
Has S15 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 JHB has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S15 JHB 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 S15 JHB find?
S15 JHB failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 15 major defects and 2 advisories: brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all flexihoses; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake disc significantly and obviously worn all discs, and 16 more.

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