
MG MGF
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y296 JMAMOT history
Y296 JMA is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 137,713 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 May 2024
- Mileage
- 137,713 mi
- At MOT on 3 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 16 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 6,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 JMA
- 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 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 May 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y296 JMA was last recorded at 137,713 miles on 3 May 2024, 3,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Dec 2011: 58,143 miles, lower than 58,193 miles on 30 Nov 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,052 miles · 4 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,661 miles
- Average per year
- 6,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 137,713 miles
- 2023 – 134,052 miles
- 2022 – 131,894 miles
- 2021 – 124,129 miles
- 2020 – 116,461 miles
- 2019 – 105,114 miles
- 2018 – 104,579 miles
- 2017 – 95,411 miles
- 2016 – 84,679 miles
- 2014 – 78,806 miles
- 2013 – 70,739 miles
- 2012 – 62,354 miles
- 2011 – 58,143 miles
- 2010 – 55,649 miles
- 2009 – 47,094 miles
- 2008 – 39,780 miles
- 2007 – 30,905 miles
- 2006 – 29,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not fully secure
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail137,713 miles (+3,661)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,713 miles
- Test number
- 143410752362
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not fully secure
Pass134,052 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 134,052 miles
- Test number
- 454121379080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,049 miles (+2,155)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,049 miles
- Test number
- 668096399905
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,894 miles (+124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 131,894 miles
- Test number
- 218180586296
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,770 miles (+7,641)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,770 miles
- Test number
- 105259960830
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass124,129 miles (+262)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 124,129 miles
- Test number
- 351653550030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,867 miles (+7,406)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,867 miles
- Test number
- 740179418124
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,461 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 116,461 miles
- Test number
- 757056148731
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail116,461 miles (+18)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,461 miles
- Test number
- 363940670884
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension level low
Fail116,443 miles (+11,329)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,443 miles
- Test number
- 963491435501
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPark brake not locking wheels during roller brake test
Pass105,114 miles (+535)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 105,114 miles
- Test number
- 920508626259
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sills
Fail104,579 miles (+9,168)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,579 miles
- Test number
- 301147783273
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leaking
- AdvisoryHeavy oil leak oil on min
- AdvisoryRear foot brake efforts
- AdvisorySlight play o/s.f wheel
Pass95,411 miles (+51)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 95,411 miles
- Test number
- 899063395822
- AdvisoryO/s headlight image
- AdvisoryRear braking efforts
- AdvisorySlight play o/s/f wheel
Fail95,360 miles (+10,681)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,360 miles
- Test number
- 440834935929
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plus a nail (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe o/s steering mount (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryO/s handbrake effort
- AdvisorySlight plat o/s/f wheel
Pass84,679 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 84,679 miles
- Test number
- 328685960506
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail84,678 miles (+5,872)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,678 miles
- Test number
- 749176000192
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges worn bald
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,806 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 78,806 miles
- Test number
- 386676794437
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail78,806 miles (+8,067)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,806 miles
- Test number
- 308010994242
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside rear brake disc inner side corroded
Pass70,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 70,739 miles
- Test number
- 456932503386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,739 miles (+8,385)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,739 miles
- Test number
- 509931503319
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Pass62,354 miles (+4,211)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 62,354 miles
- Test number
- 389576002354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,143 miles (-50)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 58,143 miles
- Test number
- 497337231414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMetal brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteRear suspesion bushes cracking
Fail58,193 miles (+2,544)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,193 miles
- Test number
- 345514831352
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake discs are corroded
- NoteCenter stop lamp inop
- NoteMetal brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteRear suspesion bushes cracking
Pass55,649 miles (+463)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 55,649 miles
- Test number
- 864720570261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail55,186 miles (+8,092)7 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,186 miles
- Test number
- 804192050289
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front wipers starting to split
Pass47,094 miles (+7,314)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 47,094 miles
- Test number
- 682037339294
- NoteWater leak from radiator.
Pass39,780 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,780 miles
- Test number
- 443840448216
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront subframe rusty
- NoteRear subframe rusty
Fail39,780 miles (+8,875)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,780 miles
- Test number
- 742575338251
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront subframe rusty
- NoteRear subframe rusty
Pass30,905 miles (+1,421)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 30,905 miles
- Test number
- 581690127261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,484 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 29,484 miles
- Test number
- 731565936238
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCut in side wall not exposing cords (n/s/r)
Questions about Y296 JMA
- Does Y296 JMA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y296 JMA expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 JMA?
- The MOT on Y296 JMA expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y296 JMA done?
- Y296 JMA was recorded at 137,713 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 6,116 miles a year.
- Has Y296 JMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 JMA has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y296 JMA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y296 JMA find?
- Y296 JMA failed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 4 major defects and 10 advisories: emissions unable to be completed excessive oil leak; offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; oil leaking excessively from engine, and 11 more.
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