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MG TF

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

X27 HOUMOT history

X27 HOU is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,308 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 HOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 HOU was last recorded at 56,308 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,265 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
2,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,308 miles
  • 2024 – 55,326 miles
  • 2023 – 52,686 miles
  • 2022 – 50,671 miles
  • 2021 – 48,547 miles
  • 2020 – 47,781 miles
  • 2019 – 46,820 miles
  • 2018 – 45,642 miles
  • 2016 – 41,762 miles
  • 2015 – 36,278 miles
  • 2014 – 30,456 miles
  • 2013 – 25,040 miles
  • 2012 – 23,816 miles
  • 2011 – 17,633 miles
  • 2009 – 16,774 miles
  • 2008 – 14,315 miles
  • 2006 – 10,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,308 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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Position lamp incorrect colour both front side lights led slightly blue in colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,308 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,308 miles
    Test number
    979621496528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,265 miles (+19)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    912084764027
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail56,246 miles (+920)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    404590471370
    • 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,326 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    394785811761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,686 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    156540486450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,671 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,671 miles
    Test number
    798526179879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,708 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,708 miles
    Test number
    150313401950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,691 miles (+1,144)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,691 miles
    Test number
    874489139085
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting and scoring on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,547 miles (+766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,547 miles
    Test number
    873855390451
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% limit of 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass47,781 miles (+961)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    729513450154
    • Advisory20% imbalance front brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine and box

  11. Pass46,820 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,820 miles
    Test number
    230198241446
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both front side lights led slightly blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail46,817 miles (+1,175)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,817 miles
    Test number
    871968592898
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top joint worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both front side lights led slightly blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass45,642 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,642 miles
    Test number
    321208864581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,762 miles
    Test number
    548540951351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,762 miles (+5,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,762 miles
    Test number
    453870423350
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass36,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,278 miles
    Test number
    817015855136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,278 miles (+5,822)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,278 miles
    Test number
    259632555417
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass30,456 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,456 miles
    Test number
    895193554164
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass25,040 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,040 miles
    Test number
    427811963160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,816 miles (+6,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,816 miles
    Test number
    836352322147
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass17,633 miles (+859)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,633 miles
    Test number
    205021511429
    • NoteBOTH REAR DISCS SURFACE RUSTED
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WEAR OUTER EDGE 195/45/16V

  22. Pass16,774 miles (+2,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,774 miles
    Test number
    291252149027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass14,315 miles (+4,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,315 miles
    Test number
    941028418054
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass10,122 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,122 miles
    Test number
    481234936367
    • NoteSlice in o/s/r tyre but no cord showing

Questions about X27 HOU

Does X27 HOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 HOU is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 HOU?
The MOT on X27 HOU is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 HOU done?
X27 HOU was recorded at 56,308 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,324 miles a year.
Has X27 HOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 HOU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X27 HOU 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 X27 HOU find?
X27 HOU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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