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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X52 PHJMOT history

X52 PHJ is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
78,313 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 PHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X52 PHJ was last recorded at 78,313 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,304 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,313 miles
  • 2022 – 78,218 miles
  • 2021 – 78,127 miles
  • 2020 – 78,099 miles
  • 2019 – 78,060 miles
  • 2018 – 77,975 miles
  • 2017 – 77,871 miles
  • 2016 – 76,485 miles
  • 2015 – 74,144 miles
  • 2014 – 70,125 miles
  • 2013 – 68,046 miles
  • 2012 – 67,018 miles
  • 2011 – 65,682 miles
  • 2010 – 64,091 miles
  • 2009 – 61,646 miles
  • 2008 – 55,341 miles
  • 2007 – 49,003 miles
  • 2006 – 43,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,313 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,313 miles (+9)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,313 miles
    Test number
    102055650796
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail78,304 miles (+86)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,304 miles
    Test number
    878308080125
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear clutch pipe corroded near flexi joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    200557150900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,218 miles (+91)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    339802072208
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,127 miles (+28)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,127 miles
    Test number
    796220810791
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,099 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,099 miles
    Test number
    267443928236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort

  7. Pass78,060 miles (+85)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,060 miles
    Test number
    609183422607
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,975 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    905423873834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,871 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,871 miles
    Test number
    224878020407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,485 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,485 miles
    Test number
    121816059379
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass74,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,144 miles
    Test number
    744535534080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,144 miles (+4,019)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,144 miles
    Test number
    111099544002
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass70,125 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    117080234273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,046 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    817123633200
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNoise from front suspension

  15. Pass68,046 miles (+1,028)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    918223733260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNoise from front suspension

  16. Pass67,018 miles (+1,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,018 miles
    Test number
    867634182148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass65,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,682 miles
    Test number
    878890681173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,682 miles (+1,591)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,682 miles
    Test number
    405558871177
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass64,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    784092380166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,091 miles (+2,445)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    980351080134
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass61,646 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,646 miles
    Test number
    413072329294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,341 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,341 miles
    Test number
    644785038210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,003 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,003 miles
    Test number
    261682437238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,290 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,290 miles
    Test number
    522017436271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,264 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,264 miles
    Test number
    921344136290
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X52 PHJ

Does X52 PHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X52 PHJ expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X52 PHJ?
The MOT on X52 PHJ expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X52 PHJ done?
X52 PHJ was recorded at 78,313 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 1,943 miles a year.
Has X52 PHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 PHJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X52 PHJ 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 PHJ find?
X52 PHJ failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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