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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X52 FDLMOT history

X52 FDL is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 57,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
57,905 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 FDL was last recorded at 57,905 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,901 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,905 miles
  • 2024 – 57,857 miles
  • 2023 – 53,583 miles
  • 2022 – 51,818 miles
  • 2020 – 51,104 miles
  • 2019 – 50,412 miles
  • 2018 – 49,745 miles
  • 2017 – 48,669 miles
  • 2016 – 47,361 miles
  • 2015 – 45,735 miles
  • 2014 – 43,425 miles
  • 2013 – 43,036 miles
  • 2012 – 42,744 miles
  • 2011 – 42,041 miles
  • 2010 – 41,251 miles
  • 2009 – 37,779 miles
  • 2008 – 28,430 miles
  • 2007 – 26,858 miles
  • 2006 – 24,011 miles
  • 2005 – 21,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,905 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,905 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,905 miles
    Test number
    400490718104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail57,901 miles (+44)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,901 miles
    Test number
    761412528525
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,857 miles (+738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,857 miles
    Test number
    572584643659
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass57,119 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,119 miles
    Test number
    625309859735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,118 miles (+3,535)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    781806468237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre year 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits cat broken (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass53,583 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    371830485449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,818 miles (+714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,818 miles
    Test number
    473030174612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass51,104 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,104 miles
    Test number
    827982486563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail51,102 miles (+690)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,102 miles
    Test number
    951150009884
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,412 miles (+667)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,412 miles
    Test number
    173993006800
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass49,745 miles (+1,076)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,745 miles
    Test number
    277274397770
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass48,669 miles (+1,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,669 miles
    Test number
    120758607723
    • AdvisoryFront wheel alignment check suggested
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass47,361 miles (+1,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    997067444644
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,735 miles (+2,310)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    766116355123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on ineer edge /outside centrel three quarters
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass43,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    625377144173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,425 miles (+389)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    778237744184
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

  17. Pass43,036 miles (+292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,036 miles
    Test number
    719435253157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass42,744 miles (+703)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    839310652159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass42,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    218034351186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail42,041 miles (+790)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    978774851192
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise:- Rear brake discs heavily pitted

  21. Pass41,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,251 miles
    Test number
    601425240121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail41,251 miles (+3,472)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,251 miles
    Test number
    702994640148
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass37,779 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    741663369139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,774 miles (+9,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    394372569134
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Fail28,430 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,430 miles
    Test number
    670089168180
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass28,430 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,430 miles
    Test number
    683959468194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,858 miles
    Test number
    304030647283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,858 miles (+2,847)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,858 miles
    Test number
    224709527288
    • DangerousSteering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  29. Pass24,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,011 miles
    Test number
    690870936211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,011 miles (+2,209)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,011 miles
    Test number
    891189226220
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass21,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    21,802 miles
    Test number
    551611335248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X52 FDL

Does X52 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X52 FDL expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X52 FDL?
The MOT on X52 FDL expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X52 FDL done?
X52 FDL was recorded at 57,905 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 1,802 miles a year.
Has X52 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 FDL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X52 FDL 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 X52 FDL find?
X52 FDL passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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