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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LT04 LDCMOT history

LT04 LDC is a black petrol MG TF first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2025
Mileage
78,209 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT04 LDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT04 LDC was last recorded at 78,209 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,104 miles · 12 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
3,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,209 miles
  • 2023 – 78,104 miles
  • 2017 – 78,081 miles
  • 2016 – 75,828 miles
  • 2015 – 68,119 miles
  • 2014 – 57,237 miles
  • 2013 – 45,574 miles
  • 2012 – 32,690 miles
  • 2011 – 29,476 miles
  • 2010 – 26,147 miles
  • 2009 – 22,157 miles
  • 2008 – 18,912 miles
  • 2007 – 14,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,209 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,209 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,209 miles
    Test number
    939680380873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass78,104 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,104 miles
    Test number
    637139664726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail78,104 miles (+23)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,104 miles
    Test number
    226672501056
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail78,081 miles (+61)15 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,081 miles
    Test number
    340700752594
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working both buttons (1.6.2a)
    • FailureHorn not working both buttons (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing snaped (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak and level on min
    • AdvisoryA part in thr nearside head light is insecure but not affecting the light at time of test
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryClutch hose/pipe insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisorySupport brace has been welded to the sub-frame (not bolted)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a smell of coolent and the front to rear pipes very corroded
  5. Fail78,020 miles (+2,192)2 dangerous5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,020 miles
    Test number
    629525940840
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position very stiff with rust (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder floor coolant pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUpper stop lamp not working
  6. Pass75,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    200311433595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
    • AdvisoryUpper stop lamp not working
  7. Fail75,828 miles (+7,709)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    147796500146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
    • AdvisoryUpper stop lamp not working
  8. Pass68,119 miles (+10,882)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,119 miles
    Test number
    376063935022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,237 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,237 miles
    Test number
    917678534044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,110 miles (+11,536)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    648644934051
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass45,574 miles (+12,884)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,574 miles
    Test number
    675978933018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,690 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,690 miles
    Test number
    299538432014
    • NoteNearside washer not working
  13. Fail32,686 miles (+3,210)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,686 miles
    Test number
    178527432469
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside washer not working
  14. Pass29,476 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,476 miles
    Test number
    147051511124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,147 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,147 miles
    Test number
    933656010137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,157 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,157 miles
    Test number
    822347719102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,912 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,912 miles
    Test number
    940533228110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,569 miles
    Test number
    241213617410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT04 LDC

Does LT04 LDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT04 LDC expired on 12 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT04 LDC?
The MOT on LT04 LDC expired on 12 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT04 LDC done?
LT04 LDC was recorded at 78,209 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 3,713 miles a year.
Has LT04 LDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT04 LDC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LT04 LDC 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 LT04 LDC find?
LT04 LDC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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