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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

S3 VVCMOT history

S3 VVC is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 8 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 47,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
47,168 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VVC was last recorded at 47,168 miles on 11 May 2026, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,524 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
644 miles
Average per year
1,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,168 miles
  • 2025 – 46,524 miles
  • 2024 – 45,963 miles
  • 2023 – 44,774 miles
  • 2022 – 41,756 miles
  • 2021 – 38,876 miles
  • 2020 – 36,350 miles
  • 2019 – 36,100 miles
  • 2018 – 35,919 miles
  • 2017 – 35,600 miles
  • 2016 – 34,989 miles
  • 2015 – 34,962 miles
  • 2014 – 34,917 miles
  • 2013 – 34,909 miles
  • 2012 – 34,839 miles
  • 2011 – 33,117 miles
  • 2009 – 30,105 miles
  • 2008 – 25,941 miles
  • 2007 – 23,698 miles
  • 2006 – 20,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,168 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    683300487498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,168 miles (+644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    686500016424
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass46,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,524 miles
    Test number
    913581139370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail46,524 miles (+561)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,524 miles
    Test number
    580857570625
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,963 miles (+1,189)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    45,963 miles
    Test number
    660581926601
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,774 miles (+3,018)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    557362142786
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led on 3rd brake light in op (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,756 miles (+2,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,756 miles
    Test number
    237358130910
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass38,876 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    38,876 miles
    Test number
    217974453536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail38,856 miles (+2,506)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,856 miles
    Test number
    337305464641
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass36,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    173197730871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail36,350 miles (+250)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    222959043008
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass36,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    695234328547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just meeting requirements

  13. Fail36,100 miles (+181)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    759948964199
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just meeting requirements

  14. Pass35,919 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,919 miles
    Test number
    993253608258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,600 miles (+611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    159778889196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass34,989 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,989 miles
    Test number
    787859878863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,962 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,962 miles
    Test number
    757544905165
    • NoteBoth o/s tyres perished

  18. Pass34,917 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    596015004149
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass34,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    699826103158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,909 miles (+70)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    606506003125
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass34,839 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,839 miles
    Test number
    368169772126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,795 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,795 miles
    Test number
    837104412161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,117 miles
    Test number
    578279021102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,117 miles (+3,012)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,117 miles
    Test number
    647874421120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass30,105 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,105 miles
    Test number
    831936589280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,941 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    674320788241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,698 miles (+2,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,698 miles
    Test number
    442131777271
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass20,722 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,722 miles
    Test number
    393005686286
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outiside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing on tread shoulders

Questions about S3 VVC

Does S3 VVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VVC is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VVC?
The MOT on S3 VVC is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VVC done?
S3 VVC was recorded at 47,168 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,351 miles a year.
Has S3 VVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VVC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 VVC 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 S3 VVC find?
S3 VVC passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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