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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T505 KTUMOT history

T505 KTU is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
70,507 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 KTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 KTU was last recorded at 70,507 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 2,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2017: 59,904 miles, lower than 59,978 miles on 16 Jun 2017.

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
67,960 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,547 miles
Average per year
2,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,507 miles
  • 2023 – 67,960 miles
  • 2022 – 67,954 miles
  • 2021 – 66,432 miles
  • 2020 – 65,413 miles
  • 2019 – 63,549 miles
  • 2018 – 61,651 miles
  • 2017 – 59,904 miles
  • 2016 – 59,459 miles
  • 2013 – 59,426 miles
  • 2011 – 57,847 miles
  • 2010 – 52,223 miles
  • 2009 – 47,248 miles
  • 2007 – 37,310 miles
  • 2006 – 28,997 miles
  • 2005 – 20,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,507 miles

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,507 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,507 miles
    Test number
    399302531562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    188673348712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,960 miles (+6)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    262944009666
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail67,954 miles (+1,522)1 dangerous10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,954 miles
    Test number
    116442795870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (COULD EFECT GAS TEST) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NO PATERN (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NO PATERN (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working COULD BE FROZEN (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,432 miles (+1,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,432 miles
    Test number
    348465702997
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass65,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,413 miles
    Test number
    230547099311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail65,413 miles (+1,864)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,413 miles
    Test number
    636286134681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn to limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass63,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    488828340269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,549 miles (+1,898)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    749368367641
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass61,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    622179451937
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test holder from screen

  11. Fail61,651 miles (+1,747)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    115027581400
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test holder from screen

  12. Pass59,904 miles (-74)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    402041363096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,978 miles (+519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    262408625023
    • FailureEmissions not tested emissions not tested due to coolant fan not working (7.4.B.1)

  14. Pass59,459 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    633191695201
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Fail59,426 miles (+1,579)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    497963533252
    • 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)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass57,847 miles (+10)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,847 miles
    Test number
    608900701223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s+n/s of underside of vehicle has corrosion

  17. Fail57,837 miles (+5,614)20 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,837 miles
    Test number
    506207851169
    • 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)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAirbag light staying on
    • NoteAll underbody pannels starting to corrode.

  18. Pass52,223 miles (+4,975)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    112115300163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag lamp lit

  19. Pass47,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,248 miles
    Test number
    140350199066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,248 miles (+9,938)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,248 miles
    Test number
    944009189011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,310 miles (+8,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,310 miles
    Test number
    433640847465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass28,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,997 miles
    Test number
    860179136346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,997 miles (+8,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,997 miles
    Test number
    414318036455
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass20,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    350386245370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,488 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    991890245306
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T505 KTU

Does T505 KTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T505 KTU expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T505 KTU?
The MOT on T505 KTU expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T505 KTU done?
T505 KTU was recorded at 70,507 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 2,764 miles a year.
Has T505 KTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 KTU has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T505 KTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T505 KTU find?
T505 KTU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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