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MG MGF

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T542 KFJMOT history

T542 KFJ is a purple petrol MG MGF first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,605 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 KFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 KFJ was last recorded at 72,605 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,304 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
2,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,605 miles
  • 2023 – 72,304 miles
  • 2019 – 72,273 miles
  • 2017 – 71,162 miles
  • 2016 – 66,970 miles
  • 2015 – 64,142 miles
  • 2014 – 57,496 miles
  • 2013 – 52,335 miles
  • 2012 – 51,716 miles
  • 2011 – 46,710 miles
  • 2010 – 37,194 miles
  • 2009 – 35,234 miles
  • 2008 – 31,231 miles
  • 2007 – 27,467 miles
  • 2006 – 23,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,605 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,605 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,605 miles
    Test number
    884027724628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass72,304 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    894848303069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail72,300 miles (+27)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,300 miles
    Test number
    322912760406
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass72,273 miles (+1,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    765620316596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,162 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,162 miles
    Test number
    925032281192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,970 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,970 miles
    Test number
    340792690936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,142 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    255936175144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,496 miles (+5,161)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,496 miles
    Test number
    849251074170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r &o/s/f tyre worn

  9. Pass52,335 miles (+4)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    507445183111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront tyres different size to rear
    • NoteOff side front tyre perishing
    • NoteSpare wheel of different size

  10. Fail52,331 miles (+615)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,331 miles
    Test number
    969606073138
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres different size to rear
    • NoteOff side front tyre perishing
    • NoteSpare wheel of different size

  11. Pass51,716 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    219095772123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,373 miles (+4,663)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    116768532191
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear inner CV gaitor split.

  13. Pass46,710 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,710 miles
    Test number
    686157141108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,478 miles (+9,284)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    677483031144
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass37,194 miles (+1,960)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,194 miles
    Test number
    112106180488
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass35,234 miles (+4,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,234 miles
    Test number
    141314489070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,231 miles (+3,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,231 miles
    Test number
    201598168066
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres worn close to legal limit, legal at time of test.

  18. Pass27,467 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    291666577027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,735 miles
    Test number
    690627586083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T542 KFJ

Does T542 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 KFJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T542 KFJ?
The MOT on T542 KFJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 KFJ done?
T542 KFJ was recorded at 72,605 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,397 miles a year.
Has T542 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 KFJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T542 KFJ 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 T542 KFJ find?
T542 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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