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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LX55 BYLMOT history

LX55 BYL is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
56,632 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 BYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 BYL was last recorded at 56,632 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,698 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,632 miles
  • 2025 – 55,698 miles
  • 2024 – 53,634 miles
  • 2023 – 52,498 miles
  • 2022 – 50,505 miles
  • 2021 – 49,687 miles
  • 2020 – 48,931 miles
  • 2019 – 48,217 miles
  • 2018 – 47,410 miles
  • 2017 – 46,063 miles
  • 2016 – 43,713 miles
  • 2015 – 39,065 miles
  • 2014 – 37,288 miles
  • 2013 – 34,122 miles
  • 2012 – 29,176 miles
  • 2011 – 27,183 miles
  • 2010 – 21,046 miles
  • 2009 – 16,000 miles
  • 2008 – 11,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,632 miles
  • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust deteriorated

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,632 miles (+934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    357705852758
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust deteriorated

  2. Pass55,698 miles (+2,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,698 miles
    Test number
    859500975574
    • AdvisoryRear flexible exhaust deteriorated

  3. Pass53,634 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    399245752888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,498 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    338329375681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,505 miles (+818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,505 miles
    Test number
    777439721061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front towing eye damaged

  6. Pass49,687 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    163551029150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass48,931 miles (+714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,931 miles
    Test number
    450478015594
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass48,217 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,217 miles
    Test number
    690928086165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,410 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    140681854393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail47,409 miles (+1,346)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    512573885383
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch lining fouling on tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass46,063 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,063 miles
    Test number
    368707201879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,713 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,713 miles
    Test number
    612574408719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished inner edge

  13. Fail39,065 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,065 miles
    Test number
    709840265171
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass39,065 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,065 miles
    Test number
    796880765198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,288 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,288 miles
    Test number
    979690704212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,230 miles (+3,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    176142794128
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  17. Pass34,122 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,122 miles
    Test number
    857680893181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail34,117 miles (+4,941)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,117 miles
    Test number
    216579483126
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass29,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    257080872423
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail29,176 miles (+1,993)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    866030372155
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml light on

  21. Pass27,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    268364471139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,183 miles (+6,137)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    775004871188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

  23. Pass21,046 miles (+5,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,046 miles
    Test number
    112867090194
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass16,000 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,000 miles
    Test number
    320104949439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,043 miles
    Test number
    211305558293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX55 BYL

Does LX55 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 BYL is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 BYL?
The MOT on LX55 BYL is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 BYL done?
LX55 BYL was recorded at 56,632 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has LX55 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 BYL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LX55 BYL 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 LX55 BYL find?
LX55 BYL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front flexible exhaust deteriorated.

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