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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S8 GTFMOT history

S8 GTF is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 10 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
50,224 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 GTF was last recorded at 50,224 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,198 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,026 miles
Average per year
1,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,224 miles
  • 2025 – 49,198 miles
  • 2024 – 48,674 miles
  • 2022 – 48,237 miles
  • 2021 – 47,127 miles
  • 2020 – 47,083 miles
  • 2019 – 46,574 miles
  • 2018 – 45,887 miles
  • 2017 – 45,352 miles
  • 2016 – 44,308 miles
  • 2015 – 43,574 miles
  • 2014 – 43,096 miles
  • 2013 – 43,079 miles
  • 2011 – 43,058 miles
  • 2010 – 38,694 miles
  • 2009 – 30,661 miles
  • 2008 – 25,410 miles
  • 2007 – 18,703 miles
  • 2006 – 11,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail50,224 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail50,224 miles (+1,026)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    447968483911
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass49,198 miles (+524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    579719203926
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed obscuring view of some testable items

  3. Pass48,674 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    476403780126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,237 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    154763269001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,224 miles (+1,097)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    288067361665
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass47,127 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    971730890123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,083 miles (+509)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,083 miles
    Test number
    209428116568
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,574 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    241338248317
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail46,574 miles (+687)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    514910661333
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass45,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,887 miles
    Test number
    659622551878
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail45,887 miles (+535)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,887 miles
    Test number
    955240910986
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking on sidewall

  12. Pass45,352 miles (+1,044)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,352 miles
    Test number
    514489617368
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass44,308 miles (+734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,308 miles
    Test number
    882994995759
    • AdvisoryFont subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass43,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,574 miles
    Test number
    458113305136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail43,574 miles (+478)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,574 miles
    Test number
    925340605172
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn and corroded

  16. Pass43,096 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    388935704100
    • NoteAll brake discs pitted

  17. Fail43,096 miles (+17)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    928154004191
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake discs pitted

  18. Pass43,079 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,079 miles
    Test number
    125906993152
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteMinor coolant leak

  19. Pass43,058 miles (+4,364)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,058 miles
    Test number
    458168801467
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc is extremely pitted

  20. Pass38,694 miles (+8,033)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,694 miles
    Test number
    941731110267
    • NoteExhaust retaining strap broken
    • NoteO/S/R brake disc corroded

  21. Fail30,661 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,661 miles
    Test number
    233501709259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn on edges.
    • NoteRear discs corroded (n/s) worse

  22. Pass30,661 miles (+5,251)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,661 miles
    Test number
    712281209297
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn on edges.
    • NoteRear discs corroded (n/s) worse

  23. Pass25,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    383594618418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,410 miles (+6,707)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    433751518205
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front disc warped

  25. Pass18,703 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,703 miles
    Test number
    232613007440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,838 miles
    Test number
    291870116270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 GTF

Does S8 GTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 GTF expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 GTF?
The MOT on S8 GTF expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 GTF done?
S8 GTF was recorded at 50,224 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,901 miles a year.
Has S8 GTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GTF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 GTF 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 S8 GTF find?
S8 GTF failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: offside rear service brake excessively binding; parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle, and 2 more.

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