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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

V5 HELMOT history

V5 HEL is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
60,258 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HEL was last recorded at 60,258 miles on 22 May 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2006: 23,827 miles, lower than 24,954 miles on 26 Sept 2005.

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
60,147 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
1,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,258 miles
  • 2025 – 60,147 miles
  • 2024 – 59,933 miles
  • 2023 – 59,572 miles
  • 2020 – 59,243 miles
  • 2019 – 58,712 miles
  • 2018 – 57,792 miles
  • 2017 – 55,876 miles
  • 2016 – 54,453 miles
  • 2015 – 50,734 miles
  • 2014 – 46,010 miles
  • 2013 – 39,927 miles
  • 2011 – 36,665 miles
  • 2009 – 30,772 miles
  • 2007 – 26,648 miles
  • 2006 – 23,827 miles
  • 2005 – 24,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,258 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,258 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    634613689688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,147 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    462543023182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,933 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,933 miles
    Test number
    137015443480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,572 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,572 miles
    Test number
    339849000518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,243 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    559391237853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,712 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    435267374917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    247099191846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,792 miles (+1,916)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    801796259603
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,876 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    371455578397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,804 miles (+1,351)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,804 miles
    Test number
    147640645003
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass54,453 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    851442065438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,734 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,734 miles
    Test number
    587932179810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,010 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    588441914338
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing inside edge
    • NoteSome corrosion both front suspension arms

  14. Fail46,010 miles (+6,083)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    268258604346
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing inside edge
    • NoteSome corrosion both front suspension arms

  15. Pass39,927 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,927 miles
    Test number
    167323233192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,665 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,665 miles
    Test number
    388571671198
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbones getting corroded
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSmall crack centre windscreen

  17. Fail36,665 miles (+5,893)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,665 miles
    Test number
    686311771189
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbones getting corroded
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSmall crack centre windscreen

  18. Pass30,772 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    123438509351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,223 miles (+1,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,223 miles
    Test number
    102543189465
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn

  20. Pass26,648 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,648 miles
    Test number
    771374077296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,827 miles (-1,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,827 miles
    Test number
    253088566252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass24,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,954 miles
    Test number
    761259965248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 HEL

Does V5 HEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 HEL is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 HEL?
The MOT on V5 HEL is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 HEL done?
V5 HEL was recorded at 60,258 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,710 miles a year.
Has V5 HEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 HEL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on V5 HEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 HEL find?
V5 HEL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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