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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LE03 YCXMOT history

LE03 YCX is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 1 Jun 2014. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 57,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
57,536 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 YCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE03 YCX was last recorded at 57,536 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 4,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,470 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,066 miles
Average per year
2,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,536 miles
  • 2024 – 53,470 miles
  • 2023 – 50,836 miles
  • 2022 – 48,433 miles
  • 2021 – 45,991 miles
  • 2020 – 43,918 miles
  • 2019 – 41,468 miles
  • 2018 – 39,072 miles
  • 2017 – 36,983 miles
  • 2016 – 34,801 miles
  • 2015 – 33,577 miles
  • 2014 – 32,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,536 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,536 miles (+4,066)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    653756513995
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,470 miles (+2,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    963904743452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass50,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,836 miles
    Test number
    394163174381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,836 miles (+2,403)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,836 miles
    Test number
    935052890454
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,433 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,433 miles
    Test number
    771714910405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,431 miles (+2,440)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    215949085973
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sub frame mounting upper (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sub frame mounting upper (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass45,991 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,991 miles
    Test number
    193467800754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,982 miles (+31)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,982 miles
    Test number
    723474465381
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail45,951 miles (+2,033)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    331903617676
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,918 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,918 miles
    Test number
    625669175025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,911 miles (+2,443)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    195881192369
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass41,468 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,468 miles
    Test number
    314555845770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,072 miles (+2,089)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,072 miles
    Test number
    634043937207
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened mounting brackets badly corrored (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass36,983 miles (+2,182)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    170552571069
    • DangerousNearside Rear TYRE IS 16 YEARS OLD AND BADLY PERISHED/SPLIT ON OUTSIDE EDGE
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION BADLY RUSTED ON INSIDE FACES (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass34,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    911912951888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,801 miles (+1,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    636961307548
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass33,577 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,577 miles
    Test number
    537688175024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,573 miles (+1,060)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,573 miles
    Test number
    637436875032
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass32,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,513 miles
    Test number
    216018044084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about LE03 YCX

Does LE03 YCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 YCX expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 YCX?
The MOT on LE03 YCX expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 YCX done?
LE03 YCX was recorded at 57,536 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 2,257 miles a year.
Has LE03 YCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 YCX has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 YCX 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 LE03 YCX find?
LE03 YCX failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 6 major defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 3 more.

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