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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y256 SPXMOT history

Y256 SPX is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,305 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 SPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 SPX was last recorded at 89,305 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2018: 88,872 miles, lower than 89,001 miles on 5 Jul 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
89,239 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
1,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,305 miles
  • 2025 – 89,239 miles
  • 2024 – 89,236 miles
  • 2023 – 89,233 miles
  • 2021 – 89,231 miles
  • 2019 – 89,228 miles
  • 2018 – 88,872 miles
  • 2017 – 89,001 miles
  • 2016 – 88,727 miles
  • 2015 – 88,693 miles
  • 2013 – 88,379 miles
  • 2009 – 85,853 miles
  • 2008 – 73,233 miles
  • 2007 – 67,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,305 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,305 miles (+66)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,305 miles
    Test number
    698439355341
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,239 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,239 miles
    Test number
    102808905296
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,236 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    89,236 miles
    Test number
    768493227460
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass89,233 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,233 miles
    Test number
    456702689562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass89,231 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,231 miles
    Test number
    591804936500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass89,228 miles (+356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,228 miles
    Test number
    350970863629
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,872 miles (-129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,872 miles
    Test number
    669139418528
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass89,001 miles (+274)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,001 miles
    Test number
    497265886614
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass88,727 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,727 miles
    Test number
    799592159732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUB FRAME (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail88,721 miles (+28)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    125603498068
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUB FRAME (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass88,693 miles (+314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,693 miles
    Test number
    847762485137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass88,379 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,379 miles
    Test number
    895861473199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,853 miles (+13)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,853 miles
    Test number
    872321259063
    • NoteAll lower shock absorbers bushes weak and cracked
    • NoteFront lower suspension arms corroded
    • NoteNearside door mirror loose/ broken
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar bracket damaged
    • NoteOffside front indicator lense cracked/ broken
    • NoteRear indicators poor colour
    • NoteRear t.c.a bushes weak

  14. Fail85,840 miles (+12,607)7 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    971200559037
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll lower shock absorbers bushes weak and cracked
    • NoteFront lower suspension arms corroded
    • NoteNearside door mirror loose/ broken
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar bracket damaged
    • NoteOffside front indicator lense cracked/ broken
    • NoteRear indicators poor colour
    • NoteRear t.c.a bushes weak

  15. Pass73,233 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,233 miles
    Test number
    232232708010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    162603607425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,766 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    550643107043
    • FailureBrake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y256 SPX

Does Y256 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 SPX is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 SPX?
The MOT on Y256 SPX is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 SPX done?
Y256 SPX was recorded at 89,305 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,106 miles a year.
Has Y256 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 SPX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on Y256 SPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y256 SPX find?
Y256 SPX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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