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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

S16 LEEMOT history

S16 LEE is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 22 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 115,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,796 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 LEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 LEE was last recorded at 115,796 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,566 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
3,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,796 miles
  • 2025 – 115,566 miles
  • 2024 – 115,334 miles
  • 2023 – 115,146 miles
  • 2022 – 114,842 miles
  • 2021 – 114,525 miles
  • 2020 – 114,147 miles
  • 2017 – 113,859 miles
  • 2016 – 113,478 miles
  • 2015 – 113,112 miles
  • 2014 – 112,702 miles
  • 2013 – 112,403 miles
  • 2012 – 108,094 miles
  • 2011 – 104,227 miles
  • 2010 – 102,100 miles
  • 2009 – 95,609 miles
  • 2008 – 88,659 miles
  • 2007 – 77,939 miles
  • 2006 – 50,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,796 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flange

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,796 miles (+230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,796 miles
    Test number
    734359050129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass115,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,566 miles
    Test number
    774647206779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,566 miles (+232)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,566 miles
    Test number
    936241933839
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  4. Pass115,334 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,334 miles
    Test number
    276646719792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail115,330 miles (+184)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    862644677817
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass115,146 miles (+304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    211440862273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass114,842 miles (+317)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    745470836518
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded. (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and rear, casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass114,525 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,525 miles
    Test number
    893908399095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,147 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    488411290120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail114,147 miles (+31)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    814278054216
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail114,116 miles (+257)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    367412090725
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch area by outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch area by outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,859 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,859 miles
    Test number
    914593426229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass113,478 miles (+366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,478 miles
    Test number
    769933439946
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass113,112 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,112 miles
    Test number
    814734183867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,702 miles (+299)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,702 miles
    Test number
    826251864213
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly

  16. Pass112,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    936160373260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail112,403 miles (+4,309)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    975320773232
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass108,094 miles2 dangerous4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,094 miles
    Test number
    455517152230
    • DangerousNearside front tyre cracking and close to legal limit
    • DangerousOffside front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteClutch rubber pedal missing
    • NoteFront brake discs inner face pitted
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail108,094 miles (+3,867)2 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,094 miles
    Test number
    695767752266
    • DangerousNearside front tyre cracking and close to legal limit
    • DangerousOffside front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteClutch rubber pedal missing
    • NoteFront brake discs inner face pitted
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass104,227 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,227 miles
    Test number
    177083481267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs are worn/corroded

  21. Fail104,227 miles (+2,127)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,227 miles
    Test number
    655273481278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs are worn/corroded

  22. Pass102,100 miles (+18)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    102,100 miles
    Test number
    122485740236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteGeneral suspension corrosion
    • NoteNearside front brakes slight binding
    • NoteOverheating
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Pass102,082 miles (+2)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,082 miles
    Test number
    264553790432
    • NoteCorrosion present on exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion present on front and rear brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion present on front discs
    • NoteCorrosion present on rear subframe
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front top ball joint

  24. Fail102,080 miles (+6,471)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,080 miles
    Test number
    782859080148
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion present on exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion present on front and rear brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion present on front discs
    • NoteCorrosion present on rear subframe
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front top ball joint

  25. Fail95,609 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,609 miles
    Test number
    331623879121
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass95,609 miles (+6,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,609 miles
    Test number
    973573479156
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass88,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,659 miles
    Test number
    883311298201
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. FailMileage not read2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    134621198263
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  29. Pass77,939 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    870248877254
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Fail77,939 miles (+8,732)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    624607477285
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass69,207 miles (+18,273)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,207 miles
    Test number
    641145727153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass50,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    571383226182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 LEE

Does S16 LEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 LEE is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 LEE?
The MOT on S16 LEE 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 S16 LEE done?
S16 LEE was recorded at 115,796 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,180 miles a year.
Has S16 LEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 LEE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 LEE 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 S16 LEE find?
S16 LEE passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease..

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