
MG TF
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LM04 YUYMOT history
LM04 YUY is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 22 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 96,124 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM04 YUY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TF
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LM04 YUY was last recorded at 96,124 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 6,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 89,502 miles · 19 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,622 miles
- Average per year
- 3,552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,124 miles
- 2024 – 89,502 miles
- 2023 – 85,966 miles
- 2022 – 85,952 miles
- 2020 – 85,717 miles
- 2018 – 85,690 miles
- 2017 – 85,449 miles
- 2016 – 84,860 miles
- 2015 – 84,430 miles
- 2014 – 84,364 miles
- 2013 – 78,895 miles
- 2011 – 73,884 miles
- 2010 – 56,833 miles
- 2009 – 48,446 miles
- 2008 – 40,909 miles
- 2007 – 33,235 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust blow
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broke
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail96,124 miles (+6,622)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,124 miles
- Test number
- 983748046247
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust blow
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broke
Pass89,502 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 89,502 miles
- Test number
- 659963003405
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion through out
Fail89,501 miles (+3,535)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,501 miles
- Test number
- 120477076738
- DangerousFront Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering both front suspension arms see section 6 structural and integraty and corrosionin manual (6.1.1 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion through out
Pass85,966 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 85,966 miles
- Test number
- 140710315172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail85,958 miles (+6)2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,958 miles
- Test number
- 179725205893
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass85,952 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 85,952 miles
- Test number
- 785860743411
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,952 miles (+235)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,952 miles
- Test number
- 293244102515
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass85,717 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 85,717 miles
- Test number
- 419301082390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake efficiency only just acceptable
Fail85,709 miles (+19)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,709 miles
- Test number
- 529165319227
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake efficiency only just acceptable
Pass85,690 miles (+241)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 85,690 miles
- Test number
- 208577856006
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,449 miles (+589)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 85,449 miles
- Test number
- 129542489116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion exhaust silencer
Pass84,860 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 84,860 miles
- Test number
- 314038116827
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNo vision through rear window
Fail84,856 miles (+426)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,856 miles
- Test number
- 790758849834
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNo vision through rear window
Pass84,430 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,430 miles
- Test number
- 658237095078
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail84,364 miles (+5,469)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,364 miles
- Test number
- 369259624396
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass78,895 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 78,895 miles
- Test number
- 535849923309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail78,895 miles3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,895 miles
- Test number
- 339523723386
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass78,895 miles (+5,011)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 78,895 miles
- Test number
- 627563523348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront flexi exhaust deterioated
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass73,884 miles (+134)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 73,884 miles
- Test number
- 245115461414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine managment light stays on
- NoteNearside wiper blade smearing windscreen
Fail73,750 miles (+16,917)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,750 miles
- Test number
- 155700761156
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine managment light stays on
- NoteNearside wiper blade smearing windscreen
Pass56,833 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 56,833 miles
- Test number
- 214021260194
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail56,833 miles (+8,387)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,833 miles
- Test number
- 730241960145
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass48,446 miles (+74)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 48,446 miles
- Test number
- 172993079168
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Fail48,372 miles (+7,463)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,372 miles
- Test number
- 191623569150
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Pass40,909 miles (+7,674)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 40,909 miles
- Test number
- 393795768117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
Fail33,235 miles2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,235 miles
- Test number
- 674777567156
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres JUST on legal limit
- NoteOffside rear tyre valve perished
- NoteWindscreen scratched
Pass33,235 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 33,235 miles
- Test number
- 722687767156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres JUST on legal limit
- NoteOffside rear tyre valve perished
- NoteWindscreen scratched
Questions about LM04 YUY
- Does LM04 YUY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM04 YUY expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM04 YUY?
- The MOT on LM04 YUY 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 LM04 YUY done?
- LM04 YUY was recorded at 96,124 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 3,552 miles a year.
- Has LM04 YUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM04 YUY has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM04 YUY 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 LM04 YUY find?
- LM04 YUY failed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: emissions unable to be completed overheating; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 7 more.
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