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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

X743 VPAMOT history

X743 VPA is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2020 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2020
Mileage
85,096 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 VPA
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
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2020
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X743 VPA was last recorded at 85,096 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,005 miles · 15 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
1,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,096 miles
  • 2019 – 85,005 miles
  • 2018 – 84,809 miles
  • 2017 – 84,751 miles
  • 2016 – 84,644 miles
  • 2015 – 83,882 miles
  • 2014 – 83,311 miles
  • 2013 – 81,423 miles
  • 2012 – 79,078 miles
  • 2011 – 76,751 miles
  • 2010 – 70,352 miles
  • 2009 – 70,352 miles
  • 2008 – 67,697 miles
  • 2007 – 63,246 miles
  • 2006 – 62,137 miles
  • 2005 – 59,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,096 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAll direction indicators not working Stuck on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front 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))
  • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength /End Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40R60 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail85,096 miles (+91)1 dangerous15 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,096 miles
    Test number
    221973612397
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working Stuck on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength /End Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40R60 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    407911560083
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle showing signs of corrosion underside

  3. Fail85,005 miles (+196)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    644307706034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle showing signs of corrosion underside

  4. Pass84,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    617333112687
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail84,809 miles (+58)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    954723520830
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,751 miles
    Test number
    549300837317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,751 miles (+107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,751 miles
    Test number
    109140024779
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass84,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    775802783362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,644 miles (+762)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    448811144526
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass83,882 miles (+571)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,882 miles
    Test number
    336239435152
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSuspension low

  11. Pass83,311 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    759853324150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,423 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,423 miles
    Test number
    135454633196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,078 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,078 miles
    Test number
    598847212156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    966002631153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,751 miles (+6,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    789261131109
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass70,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,352 miles
    Test number
    232278920476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,352 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,352 miles
    Test number
    120245839134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,343 miles (+2,646)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    712243139150
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner side wall perished and cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread heavely perished

  19. Pass67,697 miles (+4,451)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    600281928134
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres approx 3mm
    • NoteNearside rear indicator slightly white

  20. Pass63,246 miles (+1,109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,246 miles
    Test number
    712816857104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass62,137 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    360543746378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    423543955356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X743 VPA

Does X743 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 VPA expired on 14 Nov 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 VPA?
The MOT on X743 VPA expired on 14 Nov 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 VPA done?
X743 VPA was recorded at 85,096 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 1,331 miles a year.
Has X743 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 VPA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X743 VPA 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 X743 VPA find?
X743 VPA failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 15 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; all direction indicators not working stuck on; hazard warning lamps inoperative, and 26 more.

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