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MG TF

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,588 cc

LD52 ELUMOT history

LD52 ELU is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
96,747 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 ELU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 ELU was last recorded at 96,747 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 7,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,601 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,146 miles
Average per year
2,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,747 miles
  • 2024 – 89,601 miles
  • 2023 – 89,054 miles
  • 2022 – 88,509 miles
  • 2021 – 88,016 miles
  • 2019 – 87,934 miles
  • 2018 – 86,799 miles
  • 2017 – 86,107 miles
  • 2016 – 81,410 miles
  • 2015 – 80,964 miles
  • 2014 – 79,513 miles
  • 2013 – 79,020 miles
  • 2012 – 78,584 miles
  • 2011 – 78,074 miles
  • 2010 – 77,381 miles
  • 2008 – 69,226 miles
  • 2006 – 48,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,747 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Slight wheel bind offside nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,747 miles (+7,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,747 miles
    Test number
    850873647637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,601 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,601 miles
    Test number
    168848232011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,054 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,054 miles
    Test number
    531198362112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,509 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,509 miles
    Test number
    889730012860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,016 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,016 miles
    Test number
    919609876786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,934 miles (+1,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,934 miles
    Test number
    244565070663
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion to sub frame

  7. Pass86,799 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,799 miles
    Test number
    757512124206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    361447218514
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail86,107 miles (+4,697)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    145259878043
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass81,410 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,410 miles
    Test number
    586158046609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySlight wheel bind offside nearside front

  11. Fail81,398 miles (+434)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    585736643931
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight wheel bind offside nearside front

  12. Pass80,964 miles (+1,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,964 miles
    Test number
    556077023269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  13. Pass79,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    477726184251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,513 miles (+493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    217346984237
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass79,020 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    529362893285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,584 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,584 miles
    Test number
    908327282267
    • NoteOffside/nearside front tyres wearing in inner edge

  17. Fail78,577 miles (+503)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,577 miles
    Test number
    809553182289
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOffside/nearside front tyres wearing in inner edge

  18. Pass78,074 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    856215481248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass77,381 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    341099680417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear reg plate s/defaced

  20. PassMileage not read6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    933960489227
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass69,226 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    542324598246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront subframe corroding

  22. Fail69,216 miles (+5,895)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    332591698219
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront subframe corroding

  23. Pass63,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    260010058464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,316 miles (+15,141)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    422110158145
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass48,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,175 miles
    Test number
    644297316349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 ELU

Does LD52 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 ELU expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 ELU?
The MOT on LD52 ELU expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 ELU done?
LD52 ELU was recorded at 96,747 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 2,636 miles a year.
Has LD52 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 ELU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on LD52 ELU 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 LD52 ELU find?
LD52 ELU passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inside edge; offside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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