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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y242 NKUMOT history

Y242 NKU is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 23 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
89,253 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 NKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 NKU was last recorded at 89,253 miles on 8 May 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2013: 72,983 miles, lower than 75,192 miles on 8 Nov 2012.

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
89,242 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,253 miles
  • 2025 – 87,755 miles
  • 2024 – 86,754 miles
  • 2023 – 85,856 miles
  • 2022 – 85,170 miles
  • 2021 – 84,528 miles
  • 2019 – 83,369 miles
  • 2017 – 82,310 miles
  • 2016 – 81,576 miles
  • 2015 – 80,641 miles
  • 2014 – 78,885 miles
  • 2013 – 72,983 miles
  • 2012 – 75,192 miles
  • 2011 – 71,855 miles
  • 2010 – 67,411 miles
  • 2009 – 60,102 miles
  • 2008 – 53,264 miles
  • 2007 – 48,198 miles
  • 2006 – 43,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,253 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,253 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,253 miles
    Test number
    926109520307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,242 miles (+1,487)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    778763262271
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,755 miles
    Test number
    546822621288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,751 miles (+997)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,751 miles
    Test number
    887512592539
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,754 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    205523880353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Fail86,749 miles (+893)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,749 miles
    Test number
    416673728783
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  7. Pass85,856 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,856 miles
    Test number
    993869328869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,170 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,170 miles
    Test number
    587115396326
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail85,150 miles (+622)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    375102016588
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass84,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    649378337253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail84,528 miles (+1,159)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    407119615451
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass83,369 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,369 miles
    Test number
    641339007720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,310 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,310 miles
    Test number
    560861943767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,576 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,576 miles
    Test number
    469171087614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,641 miles (+1,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    434035316588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    696827104393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail78,885 miles (+5,902)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    429067104410
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass72,983 miles (-2,209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    838957013376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,192 miles (+3,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,192 miles
    Test number
    478943912401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass71,855 miles (+4,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    268334881283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass67,411 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    341600680455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,102 miles (+2,350)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,102 miles
    Test number
    564786509398
    • DangerousRIGHT HAND REAR WHEEL-ARCH HAS BECOME DETACHED AND MAY FOUL THE TYRE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass57,752 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    751086519222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,264 miles
    Test number
    381340418367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,264 miles (+5,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,264 miles
    Test number
    862810018381
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass48,198 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,198 miles
    Test number
    192371617386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,530 miles
    Test number
    493323396028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 NKU

Does Y242 NKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 NKU is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y242 NKU?
The MOT on Y242 NKU is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 NKU done?
Y242 NKU was recorded at 89,253 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,275 miles a year.
Has Y242 NKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 NKU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y242 NKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y242 NKU find?
Y242 NKU passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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