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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LM52 CHOMOT history

LM52 CHO is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
89,361 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CHO was last recorded at 89,361 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,357 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,361 miles
  • 2023 – 88,114 miles
  • 2021 – 85,315 miles
  • 2020 – 80,956 miles
  • 2019 – 76,052 miles
  • 2018 – 74,837 miles
  • 2017 – 73,611 miles
  • 2016 – 72,585 miles
  • 2014 – 69,953 miles
  • 2013 – 67,285 miles
  • 2012 – 64,140 miles
  • 2011 – 57,485 miles
  • 2010 – 54,494 miles
  • 2009 – 48,004 miles
  • 2008 – 42,889 miles
  • 2007 – 34,583 miles
  • 2006 – 27,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,361 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Coolant leak coolant pipes badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,361 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,361 miles
    Test number
    313515511333
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail89,357 miles (+1,243)2 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    437742958528
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass88,114 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,114 miles
    Test number
    752319874334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,315 miles (+73)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    307185308654
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail85,242 miles (+4,286)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    411387153922
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass80,956 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,956 miles
    Test number
    337986526991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail80,912 miles (+4,860)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    321576828622
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,052 miles (+27)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    784055287909
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Coolant leak coolant pipes badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,025 miles (+1,188)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    219465458400
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Coolant leak coolant pipes badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,837 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    802514732224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail74,792 miles (+1,181)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    222455292845
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,611 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    722366476645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass72,585 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    408475912947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,953 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,953 miles
    Test number
    865163014211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,285 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    497576823229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,140 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    568688722248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,485 miles
    Test number
    707311701205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,485 miles (+2,991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,485 miles
    Test number
    998141001229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass54,494 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    712926420223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,004 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    454530939222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    333247018230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,889 miles (+8,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    633517718290
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass34,583 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,583 miles
    Test number
    504372637292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,451 miles (+6,572)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,451 miles
    Test number
    871569227227
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre at legal limits † †smaller tyres fitted to rear

  25. Pass27,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,879 miles
    Test number
    140463226237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CHO

Does LM52 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CHO expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CHO?
The MOT on LM52 CHO expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CHO done?
LM52 CHO was recorded at 89,361 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has LM52 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CHO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 CHO 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 LM52 CHO find?
LM52 CHO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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