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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

S23 LAYMOT history

S23 LAY is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2023
Mileage
72,926 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2023
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LAY was last recorded at 72,926 miles on 12 May 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,923 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,926 miles
  • 2021 – 72,341 miles
  • 2020 – 67,908 miles
  • 2019 – 64,312 miles
  • 2018 – 62,287 miles
  • 2017 – 58,395 miles
  • 2016 – 55,677 miles
  • 2015 – 51,014 miles
  • 2014 – 46,787 miles
  • 2013 – 42,937 miles
  • 2012 – 40,110 miles
  • 2011 – 37,960 miles
  • 2009 – 35,760 miles
  • 2008 – 33,254 miles
  • 2006 – 26,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,926 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,926 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,926 miles
    Test number
    782550578074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,923 miles (+582)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    781959937114
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,341 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    577011984293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail72,290 miles (+4,382)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    276585175183
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass67,908 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    230182403920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,902 miles (+3,590)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,902 miles
    Test number
    102346003568
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,312 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    970950135816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    444914113140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail62,287 miles (+3,892)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    320151073516
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass58,395 miles (+2,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,395 miles
    Test number
    125608361617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass55,677 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,677 miles
    Test number
    393949206397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,014 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    715515055068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,787 miles (+3,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    517315034094
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass42,937 miles (+2,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,937 miles
    Test number
    617624943086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass40,110 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    167808652018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,073 miles (+2,113)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,073 miles
    Test number
    418874152062
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass37,960 miles (+2,200)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    659039111063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc's slight scoring

  18. Pass35,760 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,760 miles
    Test number
    783302959394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,756 miles (+2,502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,756 miles
    Test number
    232741759356
    • FailureNearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

  20. Pass33,254 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,254 miles
    Test number
    162333758329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,399 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    910108918092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,396 miles (+2,804)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,396 miles
    Test number
    430366618021
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,592 miles
    Test number
    253099946397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 LAY

Does S23 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 LAY expired on 13 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 LAY?
The MOT on S23 LAY expired on 13 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 LAY done?
S23 LAY was recorded at 72,926 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 3,008 miles a year.
Has S23 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LAY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 LAY 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 S23 LAY find?
S23 LAY passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s.

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