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Blue · Petrol · 2019 · 1,498 cc

LE53 TEDMOT history

LE53 TED is a blue petrol MG 3 first used on 11 Mar 2019. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 50,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LE53 TED blue MG 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,253 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 TED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
11 Mar 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 TED was last recorded at 50,253 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 7,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,486 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,767 miles
Average per year
9,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,253 miles
  • 2025 – 42,486 miles
  • 2024 – 33,046 miles
  • 2023 – 23,077 miles
  • 2022 – 11,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,253 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 16 Mar 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,253 miles (+7,767)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,253 miles
    Test number
    632936720903
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass42,486 miles (+9,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    739604850888
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass33,046 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    33,046 miles
    Test number
    682661773255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail33,044 miles (+9,967)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,044 miles
    Test number
    875225704172
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass23,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    23,077 miles
    Test number
    531461183165
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen swept area obstruction.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail23,073 miles (+11,980)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,073 miles
    Test number
    286129074856
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen swept area obstruction.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass11,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    11,093 miles
    Test number
    820670761874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 TED

Does LE53 TED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 TED is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 TED?
The MOT on LE53 TED is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 TED done?
LE53 TED was recorded at 50,253 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,967 miles a year.
Has LE53 TED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 TED has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LE53 TED 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 LE53 TED find?
LE53 TED passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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