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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T20 ACWMOT history

T20 ACW is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
70,372 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 ACW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 ACW was last recorded at 70,372 miles on 8 May 2025, 312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,060 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
312 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,372 miles
  • 2024 – 70,060 miles
  • 2023 – 69,169 miles
  • 2022 – 68,503 miles
  • 2021 – 67,920 miles
  • 2020 – 66,892 miles
  • 2019 – 66,494 miles
  • 2018 – 65,750 miles
  • 2014 – 62,889 miles
  • 2012 – 60,380 miles
  • 2009 – 60,343 miles
  • 2007 – 55,757 miles
  • 2006 – 47,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,372 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,372 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    964624097856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass70,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    720368964344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,059 miles (+890)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    500178054651
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1400 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 36 (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass69,169 miles (+666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    717137546258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass68,503 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    638701677692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    355673317549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    180120631262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,920 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    583657561732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,919 miles (+1,027)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,919 miles
    Test number
    810476110859
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested CO2 too high - 1.96 (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass66,892 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,892 miles
    Test number
    311372884777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,494 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,494 miles
    Test number
    577477384235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,750 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    652567859896
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail65,748 miles (+2,859)12 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    519066622212
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHAZARD LIGHTS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass62,889 miles (+2,024)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,889 miles
    Test number
    286294884401
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisey

  15. Fail60,865 miles (+7)2 dangerous9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,865 miles
    Test number
    545610574104
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake linkage inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisey

  16. Fail60,858 miles (+478)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    358767844165
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

  17. Pass60,380 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,380 miles
    Test number
    225993392299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,363 miles (+20)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    836505582235
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll tyre perished

  19. Fail60,343 miles (+4,586)9 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    652494079147
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteClutch pipe rusty

  20. Pass55,757 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,757 miles
    Test number
    391114787278
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion front and rear subframes

  21. Fail55,757 miles (+8,135)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,757 miles
    Test number
    621252187286
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion front and rear subframes

  22. Pass47,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,622 miles
    Test number
    634313326144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,622 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,622 miles
    Test number
    404143026161
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.radiator corroded.engine cooling fan not operating.suspension low.

Questions about T20 ACW

Does T20 ACW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T20 ACW expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T20 ACW?
The MOT on T20 ACW expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T20 ACW done?
T20 ACW was recorded at 70,372 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has T20 ACW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 ACW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T20 ACW 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 T20 ACW find?
T20 ACW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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