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Orange · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L22 PELMOT history

L22 PEL is an orange petrol MG TF first used on 17 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
73,350 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 PEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 PEL was last recorded at 73,350 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,877 miles · 26 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
2,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,350 miles
  • 2020 – 72,877 miles
  • 2019 – 72,455 miles
  • 2018 – 71,810 miles
  • 2017 – 70,682 miles
  • 2016 – 70,015 miles
  • 2015 – 69,366 miles
  • 2014 – 68,634 miles
  • 2013 – 67,803 miles
  • 2012 – 65,120 miles
  • 2011 – 61,642 miles
  • 2010 – 61,289 miles
  • 2009 – 53,372 miles
  • 2008 – 43,024 miles
  • 2007 – 32,173 miles
  • 2006 – 24,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,350 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 is in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front wiper blades smear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,350 miles (+473)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    336147110310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass72,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,877 miles
    Test number
    260792537982
    • AdvisoryExhaust is in poor condition

  3. Fail72,877 miles (+422)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,877 miles
    Test number
    369429366194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is in poor condition

  4. Pass72,455 miles (+645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    656115859769
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass71,810 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,810 miles
    Test number
    166633972173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,682 miles (+667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,682 miles
    Test number
    560541084210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper poor
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leaks

  7. Pass70,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    454196835289
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smear
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Fail70,015 miles (+649)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    980624507694
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smear
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass69,366 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,366 miles
    Test number
    985514175535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,634 miles (+831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,634 miles
    Test number
    206348104361
    • NoteRear exhaust is in poor condition

  11. Pass67,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,803 miles
    Test number
    436898293273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,803 miles (+2,683)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,803 miles
    Test number
    836215793222
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass65,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    509333692286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,120 miles (+3,478)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    868692792221
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass61,642 miles (+353)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    307695801313
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  16. Pass61,289 miles (+7,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,289 miles
    Test number
    283926980210
    • NoteFront brake discs are in poor condition

  17. Pass53,372 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    662336969163
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Fail53,372 miles (+10,348)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    993586969176
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass43,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    172796968111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail43,024 miles (+10,851)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    490174468124
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass32,173 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,173 miles
    Test number
    842233567103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,597 miles
    Test number
    290268366417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L22 PEL

Does L22 PEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 PEL expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 PEL?
The MOT on L22 PEL expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 PEL done?
L22 PEL was recorded at 73,350 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
Has L22 PEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 PEL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L22 PEL 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 L22 PEL find?
L22 PEL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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