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MG TF

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

Y20 ECSMOT history

Y20 ECS is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 13 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 61,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,618 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 ECS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 ECS was last recorded at 61,618 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2017: 53,749 miles, lower than 91,673 miles on 24 Apr 2017.

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
61,062 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
556 miles
Average per year
2,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,618 miles
  • 2025 – 61,062 miles
  • 2024 – 59,660 miles
  • 2023 – 58,338 miles
  • 2022 – 57,300 miles
  • 2021 – 56,424 miles
  • 2020 – 54,613 miles
  • 2018 – 54,355 miles
  • 2017 – 53,749 miles
  • 2016 – 52,476 miles
  • 2015 – 51,428 miles
  • 2014 – 48,015 miles
  • 2013 – 45,616 miles
  • 2012 – 43,961 miles
  • 2011 – 42,080 miles
  • 2010 – 39,591 miles
  • 2009 – 35,258 miles
  • 2008 – 28,690 miles
  • 2007 – 25,609 miles
  • 2006 – 19,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,618 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    767396435871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,618 miles (+556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    111451467785
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass61,062 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,062 miles
    Test number
    957132406108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,021 miles (+1,361)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    450638663355
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass59,660 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,660 miles
    Test number
    245565674327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,338 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    139013516863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,300 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    163763058445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,257 miles (+833)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    576745371380
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,424 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,424 miles
    Test number
    562232593025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,613 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,613 miles
    Test number
    919316485365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,600 miles (+245)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    628866474427
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass54,355 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,355 miles
    Test number
    615348993668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,749 miles (-37,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,749 miles
    Test number
    442899652269
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass91,673 miles (+39,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    806396566559
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass52,476 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,476 miles
    Test number
    171115344937
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass51,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,428 miles
    Test number
    469895605107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail51,428 miles (+3,413)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,428 miles
    Test number
    266243405479
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass48,015 miles (+2,399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    637204584038
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  19. Pass45,616 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    115823893077
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Fail45,616 miles (+1,655)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    345672893070
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  21. Pass43,961 miles (+1,881)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,961 miles
    Test number
    776977732162
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  22. Fail42,080 miles4 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    295831051134
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake disks corroded

  23. Pass42,080 miles (+2,489)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    299431951421
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake disks corroded

  24. Pass39,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    754352430155
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail39,591 miles (+4,333)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    222901630489
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass35,258 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,258 miles
    Test number
    294736429112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,253 miles (+6,563)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,253 miles
    Test number
    364645329134
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass28,690 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,690 miles
    Test number
    844448628129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,687 miles (+3,078)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,687 miles
    Test number
    760574628142
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass25,609 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,609 miles
    Test number
    543925027243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,522 miles
    Test number
    584825216210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 ECS

Does Y20 ECS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 ECS is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 ECS?
The MOT on Y20 ECS is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 ECS done?
Y20 ECS was recorded at 61,618 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,101 miles a year.
Has Y20 ECS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 ECS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 ECS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y20 ECS find?
Y20 ECS passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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