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Toyota V300

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,998 cc

T5 MGCMOT history

T5 MGC is a black petrol Toyota V300 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,501 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
V300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MGC was last recorded at 122,501 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2007: 68,269 miles, lower than 88,267 miles on 26 Jun 2007.

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
121,971 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
530 miles
Average per year
3,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,501 miles
  • 2025 – 121,971 miles
  • 2024 – 117,187 miles
  • 2023 – 117,130 miles
  • 2022 – 116,889 miles
  • 2021 – 116,355 miles
  • 2020 – 115,167 miles
  • 2019 – 114,291 miles
  • 2018 – 113,369 miles
  • 2017 – 110,352 miles
  • 2016 – 107,239 miles
  • 2015 – 102,256 miles
  • 2014 – 97,895 miles
  • 2013 – 94,368 miles
  • 2012 – 89,543 miles
  • 2011 – 85,395 miles
  • 2010 – 82,494 miles
  • 2009 – 77,282 miles
  • 2008 – 72,490 miles
  • 2007 – 68,269 miles
  • 2006 – 61,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,501 miles
  • AdvisoryLower radiator support bracket corroding
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,501 miles (+530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,501 miles
    Test number
    599714023411
    • AdvisoryLower radiator support bracket corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,971 miles (+4,784)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,971 miles
    Test number
    745520952250
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,187 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,187 miles
    Test number
    141425094871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,187 miles (+57)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,187 miles
    Test number
    755041265359
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,130 miles (+241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,130 miles
    Test number
    664989799753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Rear steering rack

  6. Pass116,889 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,889 miles
    Test number
    620918128609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail116,883 miles (+528)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,883 miles
    Test number
    789016081301
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass116,355 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,355 miles
    Test number
    921304397842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side rear track rod
    • AdvisorySlight play in off side rear track rod

  9. Fail116,355 miles (+1,188)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,355 miles
    Test number
    923475636557
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side rear track rod
    • AdvisorySlight play in off side rear track rod

  10. Pass115,167 miles (+876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,167 miles
    Test number
    691673387141
    • AdvisorySlight play in Nearside rear trackrod
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear trackrod

  11. Pass114,291 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    114,291 miles
    Test number
    760356710636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass113,369 miles (+3,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,369 miles
    Test number
    725433066765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass110,352 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,352 miles
    Test number
    184843176279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    463501530508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,239 miles (+4,983)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    416276583253
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  16. Fail102,256 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    466681095195
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass102,256 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    947741995164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,895 miles
    Test number
    198002484107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,895 miles (+3,527)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,895 miles
    Test number
    218691474147
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass94,368 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,368 miles
    Test number
    949336283195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,543 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,543 miles
    Test number
    619837682172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,395 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,395 miles
    Test number
    527275991122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,494 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    300909480128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,282 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,282 miles
    Test number
    202473289157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,490 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    612476688103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,269 miles (-19,998)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    374793897144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    223647977458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,267 miles (+26,707)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    103657077141
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear foot and hand brake low but o/k for test

  29. Pass61,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,560 miles
    Test number
    373456966153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 MGC

Does T5 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MGC is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 MGC?
The MOT on T5 MGC is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 MGC done?
T5 MGC was recorded at 122,501 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
Has T5 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MGC has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 MGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 MGC find?
T5 MGC passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: lower radiator support bracket corroding; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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