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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S3 XMGMOT history

S3 XMG is a silver petrol MG TF first used on 21 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 1,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
1,245 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XMG was last recorded at 1,245 miles on 18 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2012: 18,472 miles, lower than 85,010 miles on 3 Dec 2010.
  • 21 May 2014: 466 miles, lower than 19,672 miles on 13 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,241 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1,245 miles
  • 2022 – 1,219 miles
  • 2014 – 466 miles
  • 2013 – 19,672 miles
  • 2012 – 18,472 miles
  • 2010 – 85,010 miles
  • 2009 – 67,497 miles
  • 2008 – 61,321 miles
  • 2007 – 48,039 miles
  • 2006 – 45,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,245 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,245 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    1,245 miles
    Test number
    592440194970
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail1,241 miles (+22)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,241 miles
    Test number
    162908390301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass1,219 miles (+753)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    1,219 miles
    Test number
    372658261556
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))
  4. Pass466 miles (-19,206)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    466 miles
    Test number
    866991344118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,672 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,672 miles
    Test number
    518893403197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,472 miles (-66,538)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,472 miles
    Test number
    509711512117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    353857130333
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  8. Fail85,010 miles (+17,513)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    401367230383
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass67,497 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    220648169158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
  10. Fail67,497 miles (+6,176)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    170637369101
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
  11. Pass61,321 miles (+13,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,321 miles
    Test number
    400805418451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass48,039 miles (+3,038)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,039 miles
    Test number
    751195567143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
  13. Pass45,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,001 miles
    Test number
    744112556113
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S3 XMG

Does S3 XMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XMG is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XMG?
The MOT on S3 XMG is valid until 17 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 XMG done?
S3 XMG was recorded at 1,245 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026.
Has S3 XMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XMG has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 XMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 XMG find?
S3 XMG passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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