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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y288 JAFMOT history

Y288 JAF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
39,643 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 JAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 JAF was last recorded at 39,643 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,491 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
1,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,643 miles
  • 2024 – 39,491 miles
  • 2023 – 39,028 miles
  • 2022 – 37,108 miles
  • 2021 – 36,007 miles
  • 2020 – 35,834 miles
  • 2019 – 35,586 miles
  • 2018 – 35,257 miles
  • 2017 – 34,795 miles
  • 2016 – 34,753 miles
  • 2015 – 34,038 miles
  • 2014 – 31,023 miles
  • 2013 – 30,888 miles
  • 2012 – 29,907 miles
  • 2011 – 29,427 miles
  • 2010 – 28,569 miles
  • 2009 – 28,492 miles
  • 2007 – 24,771 miles
  • 2006 – 21,111 miles
  • 2005 – 18,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,643 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,643 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    793102767792
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass39,491 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    800803222166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,028 miles (+1,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,028 miles
    Test number
    956355232787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass37,108 miles (+1,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    887724839884
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak back of engine
  5. Pass36,007 miles (+173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,007 miles
    Test number
    365876515198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass35,834 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,834 miles
    Test number
    247409659932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,586 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,586 miles
    Test number
    879815687162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass35,257 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,257 miles
    Test number
    312951838730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,795 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,795 miles
    Test number
    594203929128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,794 miles (+41)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,794 miles
    Test number
    909130549642
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. Pass34,753 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,753 miles
    Test number
    791273857926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,038 miles (+3,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,038 miles
    Test number
    468887645110
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass31,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    655329634003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,023 miles (+135)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    779079534078
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail30,888 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,888 miles
    Test number
    435804923318
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  16. Pass30,888 miles (+981)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,888 miles
    Test number
    678504223362
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  17. Pass29,907 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,907 miles
    Test number
    349838952199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine boiling over during test
  18. Fail29,907 miles (+480)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,907 miles
    Test number
    478928052179
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine boiling over during test
  19. Pass29,427 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,427 miles
    Test number
    487527961164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,569 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,569 miles
    Test number
    321752000486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,492 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,492 miles
    Test number
    602764429260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,771 miles (+3,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    304030647254
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass21,111 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,111 miles
    Test number
    314287946224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    18,514 miles
    Test number
    400585155229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 JAF

Does Y288 JAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 JAF expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 JAF?
The MOT on Y288 JAF expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 JAF done?
Y288 JAF was recorded at 39,643 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 1,067 miles a year.
Has Y288 JAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 JAF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2017.
Has the mileage on Y288 JAF 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 Y288 JAF find?
Y288 JAF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: central rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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