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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LS52 MLSMOT history

LS52 MLS is a silver petrol MG TF first used on 23 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,174 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 MLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 MLS was last recorded at 67,174 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 4,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,020 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,154 miles
Average per year
2,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,174 miles
  • 2024 – 63,020 miles
  • 2023 – 58,698 miles
  • 2022 – 52,021 miles
  • 2021 – 49,649 miles
  • 2020 – 45,292 miles
  • 2019 – 41,785 miles
  • 2017 – 40,372 miles
  • 2016 – 38,060 miles
  • 2015 – 35,210 miles
  • 2014 – 34,195 miles
  • 2013 – 32,923 miles
  • 2011 – 29,367 miles
  • 2010 – 26,792 miles
  • 2009 – 24,097 miles
  • 2008 – 21,133 miles
  • 2007 – 17,818 miles
  • 2006 – 14,546 miles
  • 2005 – 11,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,174 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,174 miles (+4,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,174 miles
    Test number
    824011082563
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,020 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,020 miles
    Test number
    987540974184
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail63,020 miles (+4,322)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,020 miles
    Test number
    602947262350
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,698 miles (+6,677)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,698 miles
    Test number
    615453198714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    163593946118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,021 miles (+2,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    917035762424
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass49,649 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    707376648916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,292 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,292 miles
    Test number
    884349855954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,785 miles (+1,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,785 miles
    Test number
    186644190265
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,372 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    103544419937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,060 miles (+2,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    600875178376
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm bush has slight play init (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass35,210 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    218045025427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail35,159 miles (+964)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,159 miles
    Test number
    826462525141
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass34,195 miles (+1,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,195 miles
    Test number
    165182024197
    • 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)

  15. Pass32,923 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,923 miles
    Test number
    246049713448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,367 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,367 miles
    Test number
    466475551269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,792 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,792 miles
    Test number
    712029350238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,097 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    133850959227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,097 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    974800859279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    161289458211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail21,133 miles (+3,315)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    633239858296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass17,818 miles (+3,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,818 miles
    Test number
    321247557448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass14,546 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,546 miles
    Test number
    350909966474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    11,444 miles
    Test number
    310143585411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 MLS

Does LS52 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 MLS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 MLS?
The MOT on LS52 MLS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 MLS done?
LS52 MLS was recorded at 67,174 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,760 miles a year.
Has LS52 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 MLS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 MLS 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 LS52 MLS find?
LS52 MLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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