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MG TF

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,588 cc

L26 BLCMOT history

L26 BLC is a red petrol MG TF first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
51,626 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
12 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 BLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L26 BLC was last recorded at 51,626 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,604 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,626 miles
  • 2025 – 49,781 miles
  • 2024 – 49,038 miles
  • 2023 – 46,043 miles
  • 2022 – 46,011 miles
  • 2021 – 45,652 miles
  • 2020 – 37,269 miles
  • 2016 – 35,523 miles
  • 2015 – 28,078 miles
  • 2014 – 21,614 miles
  • 2012 – 13,946 miles
  • 2011 – 9,344 miles
  • 2010 – 4,076 miles
  • 2009 – 1,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail51,626 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major6 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Upon rotation of wheel by hand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail51,626 miles (+22)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,626 miles
    Test number
    502814675662
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail51,604 miles (+53)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    320529076383
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail51,551 miles (+1,770)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    842230800883
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass49,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,781 miles
    Test number
    634769638826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,767 miles (+60)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,767 miles
    Test number
    354643818752
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Fail49,707 miles (+669)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    174000009322
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,038 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    104618565132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Upon rotation of wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail49,031 miles (+2,988)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    977286756740
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Upon rotation of wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass46,043 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    101754578486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,011 miles (+359)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    346583538845
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake borderline pass
    • AdvisoryNearside front sub-frame mounting in poor condition

  11. Pass45,652 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    426966117998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,590 miles (+8,321)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    506425204824
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass37,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    486349120049
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail37,269 miles (+1,746)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    555728649306
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing one nut on all wheels missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass35,523 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    360238147314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber broken.

  16. Fail35,523 miles (+7,445)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    337773606963
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber broken.

  17. Pass28,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    659557325089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail28,078 miles (+6,464)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    848486125002
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass21,614 miles (+7,668)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,614 miles
    Test number
    928097624003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil filter leaking

  20. Fail13,946 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,946 miles
    Test number
    898055842386
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSRS and engine warning lights on dash
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slight perished

  21. Pass13,946 miles (+4,602)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,946 miles
    Test number
    919095942392
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSRS and engine warning lights on dash
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slight perished

  22. Pass9,344 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,344 miles
    Test number
    867305741203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,076 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    4,076 miles
    Test number
    823136140268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass1,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    1,472 miles
    Test number
    514621359255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 BLC

Does L26 BLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 BLC expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 BLC?
The MOT on L26 BLC expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 BLC done?
L26 BLC was recorded at 51,626 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,934 miles a year.
Has L26 BLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 BLC has failed 12 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 BLC 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 L26 BLC find?
L26 BLC failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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