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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 LBPMOT history

LD53 LBP is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
55,800 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LBP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LBP was last recorded at 55,800 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,790 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 55,800 miles
  • 2021 – 55,790 miles
  • 2018 – 55,279 miles
  • 2017 – 54,520 miles
  • 2016 – 54,007 miles
  • 2015 – 53,307 miles
  • 2014 – 50,264 miles
  • 2013 – 47,087 miles
  • 2012 – 41,774 miles
  • 2011 – 35,460 miles
  • 2010 – 29,338 miles
  • 2009 – 23,532 miles
  • 2008 – 16,937 miles
  • 2006 – 13,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,800 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear slightly Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHard to access wheel bearings has brakes making a noise when turning wheels
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Hard to access wheel bearings has brakes making a noise when turning wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underside vehicle heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,800 miles (+10)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    100091287800
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear slightly Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHard to access wheel bearings has brakes making a noise when turning wheels
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  2. Pass55,790 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    188525673979
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHard to access wheel bearings has brakes making a noise when turning wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle heavily undersealed

  3. Fail55,790 miles (+511)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    633349069599
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHard to access wheel bearings has brakes making a noise when turning wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle heavily undersealed

  4. Pass55,279 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    338126906246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

  5. Fail55,256 miles (+736)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    533627828721
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all brake discs

  6. Pass54,520 miles (+513)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,520 miles
    Test number
    225545167634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle corroded in places

  7. Pass54,007 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    247943150780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp slightly damaged on inside
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present on most suspension components

  8. Fail54,007 miles (+700)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    842522476497
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp slightly damaged on inside
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present on most suspension components

  9. Fail53,307 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    486810675047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass53,307 miles (+3,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    549840375014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass50,264 miles (+3,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,264 miles
    Test number
    117827384005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  12. Pass47,087 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,087 miles
    Test number
    877305763068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,774 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,774 miles
    Test number
    705773952010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,460 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,460 miles
    Test number
    157295851094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,338 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,338 miles
    Test number
    234480560002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,282 miles (+5,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,282 miles
    Test number
    210896550051
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass23,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    781785159058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,532 miles (+6,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    924925559051
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass16,937 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,937 miles
    Test number
    273293968043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,571 miles
    Test number
    531955136301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 LBP

Does LD53 LBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LBP expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LBP?
The MOT on LD53 LBP expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LBP done?
LD53 LBP was recorded at 55,800 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 2,787 miles a year.
Has LD53 LBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LBP has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 LBP 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 LD53 LBP find?
LD53 LBP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 12 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear slightly imbalanced; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; hard to access wheel bearings has brakes making a noise when turning wheels, and 9 more.

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