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Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

S5 DBCMOT history

S5 DBC is an orange petrol MG TF first used on 10 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,898 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DBC was last recorded at 116,898 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,431 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
6,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,898 miles
  • 2025 – 116,431 miles
  • 2024 – 116,281 miles
  • 2023 – 116,070 miles
  • 2022 – 115,849 miles
  • 2021 – 115,599 miles
  • 2020 – 113,189 miles
  • 2019 – 105,986 miles
  • 2018 – 97,280 miles
  • 2017 – 88,760 miles
  • 2016 – 78,139 miles
  • 2015 – 72,547 miles
  • 2014 – 57,290 miles
  • 2013 – 40,710 miles
  • 2012 – 26,662 miles
  • 2011 – 20,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,898 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    628092862681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail116,898 miles (+467)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    115791306401
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass116,431 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,431 miles
    Test number
    849742588700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail116,431 miles (+150)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,431 miles
    Test number
    254541682252
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    776456790144
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail116,281 miles (+211)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    798025836631
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass116,070 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    659334269225
    • AdvisoryAll ABS reluctance rings corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail116,070 miles (+221)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    877221401341
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll ABS reluctance rings corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass115,849 miles (+250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,849 miles
    Test number
    125622172361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,599 miles (+2,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,599 miles
    Test number
    549844684976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass113,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,189 miles
    Test number
    906916699126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,189 miles (+7,203)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,189 miles
    Test number
    422742234958
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,986 miles (+8,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    628516158172
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass97,280 miles (+8,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,280 miles
    Test number
    630819942929
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective strap around rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass88,760 miles (+10,621)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,760 miles
    Test number
    551054521459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe outer layer corroded

  16. Pass78,139 miles (+5,592)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    611881757387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe outer layer and strap deteriorated

  17. Pass72,547 miles (+15,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    873656360530
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass57,290 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,290 miles
    Test number
    825058764247
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge slightly unevenly worn

  19. Fail57,290 miles (+16,580)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,290 miles
    Test number
    628956264297
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge slightly unevenly worn

  20. Pass40,710 miles (+14,048)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    289166773205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper deteriorated

  21. Pass26,662 miles (+6,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,662 miles
    Test number
    998219962243
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,115 miles
    Test number
    256933561211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,115 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,115 miles
    Test number
    336199351213
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S5 DBC

Does S5 DBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DBC is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 DBC?
The MOT on S5 DBC is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 DBC done?
S5 DBC was recorded at 116,898 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,454 miles a year.
Has S5 DBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DBC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 DBC 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 S5 DBC find?
S5 DBC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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