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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L4 CLAMOT history

L4 CLA is a black petrol MG TF first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 42,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,993 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CLA was last recorded at 42,993 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,985 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,993 miles
  • 2025 – 42,626 miles
  • 2024 – 42,175 miles
  • 2023 – 41,781 miles
  • 2022 – 41,364 miles
  • 2021 – 40,764 miles
  • 2020 – 39,654 miles
  • 2019 – 38,334 miles
  • 2018 – 37,119 miles
  • 2017 – 36,708 miles
  • 2016 – 36,109 miles
  • 2015 – 34,783 miles
  • 2014 – 31,541 miles
  • 2013 – 29,568 miles
  • 2012 – 27,561 miles
  • 2011 – 25,372 miles
  • 2010 – 23,010 miles
  • 2009 – 19,846 miles
  • 2008 – 16,161 miles
  • 2007 – 12,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,993 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,993 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,993 miles
    Test number
    859414849307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail42,985 miles (+359)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    399608664607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass42,626 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,626 miles
    Test number
    129706324756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail42,626 miles (+451)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,626 miles
    Test number
    237525732754
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass42,175 miles (+394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,175 miles
    Test number
    260611462220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass41,781 miles (+417)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    649616514974
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass41,364 miles (+600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    432525156227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,764 miles (+1,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,764 miles
    Test number
    671410997035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass39,654 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    751941842021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,334 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    753286628344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,119 miles
    Test number
    500235935680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,119 miles (+411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,119 miles
    Test number
    578157945476
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass36,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    441714433742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,708 miles (+599)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    295219696072
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass36,109 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    361869179305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,783 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,783 miles
    Test number
    549701575023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,541 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,541 miles
    Test number
    175116064014
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass31,541 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,541 miles
    Test number
    306186964083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    718498873032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail29,568 miles (+2,007)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    889658073082
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass27,561 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,561 miles
    Test number
    239490772038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,372 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,372 miles
    Test number
    349971471010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,010 miles
    Test number
    614384670072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,010 miles (+3,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,010 miles
    Test number
    144244670064
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass19,846 miles (+3,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,846 miles
    Test number
    484123979005
    • NoteThere is some play in the n/s rear wheel bearing

  26. Pass16,161 miles (+3,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,161 miles
    Test number
    193316688072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass12,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,206 miles
    Test number
    194606277082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 CLA

Does L4 CLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CLA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 CLA?
The MOT on L4 CLA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 CLA done?
L4 CLA was recorded at 42,993 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,621 miles a year.
Has L4 CLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CLA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 CLA 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 L4 CLA find?
L4 CLA passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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