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MG TF

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,589 cc

LC04 XFFMOT history

LC04 XFF is a black petrol MG TF first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
52,261 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 XFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 XFF was last recorded at 52,261 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2016: 37,954 miles, lower than 40,702 miles on 3 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,254 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,261 miles
  • 2024 – 50,715 miles
  • 2023 – 47,970 miles
  • 2022 – 44,899 miles
  • 2021 – 42,253 miles
  • 2016 – 37,954 miles
  • 2011 – 40,702 miles
  • 2010 – 33,970 miles
  • 2009 – 27,015 miles
  • 2008 – 19,930 miles
  • 2007 – 13,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the required effiency 18%

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,261 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    52,261 miles
    Test number
    745083343333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the required effiency 18%

  2. Fail52,254 miles (+1,539)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    598142647844
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 17%

  3. Pass50,715 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,715 miles
    Test number
    952992959579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,644 miles (+2,674)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,644 miles
    Test number
    959274043306
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass47,970 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    448765988533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,899 miles (+3,000)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    630046597387
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass44,899 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,899 miles
    Test number
    676401462466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,887 miles (+2,634)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,887 miles
    Test number
    183169954554
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass42,253 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,253 miles
    Test number
    881343367913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail42,251 miles (+4,297)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,251 miles
    Test number
    705573796591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass37,954 miles (-2,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,954 miles
    Test number
    353702632146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass40,702 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,702 miles
    Test number
    495194551148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,970 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    360553550141
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks

  14. Fail33,970 miles (+6,955)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    714071050100
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFULL BRAKE INSPECTION RECOMMENDED
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks

  15. Pass27,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,015 miles
    Test number
    314566849172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Fail27,015 miles (+7,085)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,015 miles
    Test number
    201656649111
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass19,930 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,930 miles
    Test number
    743558548120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,661 miles
    Test number
    551228727111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 XFF

Does LC04 XFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 XFF expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 XFF?
The MOT on LC04 XFF expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 XFF done?
LC04 XFF was recorded at 52,261 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 2,104 miles a year.
Has LC04 XFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 XFF has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC04 XFF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC04 XFF find?
LC04 XFF passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; parking brake only just met the required effiency 18%.

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