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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S15 MGFMOT history

S15 MGF is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,172 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 MGF was last recorded at 55,172 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,518 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
654 miles
Average per year
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,172 miles
  • 2025 – 54,518 miles
  • 2024 – 53,108 miles
  • 2023 – 51,385 miles
  • 2022 – 50,061 miles
  • 2021 – 49,585 miles
  • 2020 – 49,116 miles
  • 2019 – 48,408 miles
  • 2018 – 48,132 miles
  • 2017 – 47,784 miles
  • 2016 – 47,388 miles
  • 2015 – 46,810 miles
  • 2012 – 46,187 miles
  • 2011 – 45,082 miles
  • 2010 – 41,943 miles
  • 2009 – 38,637 miles
  • 2008 – 35,956 miles
  • 2007 – 32,806 miles
  • 2006 – 30,735 miles
  • 2005 – 26,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,172 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,172 miles (+654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,172 miles
    Test number
    332911486593
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  2. Pass54,518 miles (+1,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    316510835413
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass53,108 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    106636009702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,385 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,385 miles
    Test number
    799621037648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,061 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    895733445859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,040 miles (+455)6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    494078524531
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass49,585 miles (+469)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    982349101980
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass49,116 miles (+708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    49,116 miles
    Test number
    897717660016
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,408 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,408 miles
    Test number
    924060742558
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 cover by seal (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail48,408 miles (+276)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,408 miles
    Test number
    998897311748
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 cover by seal (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass48,132 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,132 miles
    Test number
    299226091419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,784 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,784 miles
    Test number
    388539548791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,388 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,388 miles
    Test number
    349721470852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,810 miles (+623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,810 miles
    Test number
    848348055007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass46,187 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    356038692259
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteP.a.s. inballance

  16. Fail46,187 miles (+24)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    585078892257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteP.a.s. inballance

  17. Fail46,163 miles (+1,081)14 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,163 miles
    Test number
    118469072271
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExshaust emmiting high volume of white vapour
    • NoteFront and rear subframes corroded

  18. Pass45,082 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    436287581215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,071 miles (+3,128)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,071 miles
    Test number
    728307471218
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass41,943 miles (+3,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    211133970276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass38,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,637 miles
    Test number
    121888109231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,637 miles (+2,681)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,637 miles
    Test number
    364596809268
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass35,956 miles (+3,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    440817118253
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass32,806 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,806 miles
    Test number
    234010987428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,735 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,735 miles
    Test number
    312539596162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    26,907 miles
    Test number
    131470205238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 MGF

Does S15 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 MGF is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 MGF?
The MOT on S15 MGF is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 MGF done?
S15 MGF was recorded at 55,172 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
Has S15 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 MGF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S15 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 S15 MGF find?
S15 MGF passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 1 more.

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