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MG MGF

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T553 CLRMOT history

T553 CLR is a purple petrol MG MGF first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
88,432 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 CLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 CLR was last recorded at 88,432 miles on 24 May 2024, 579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,853 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
579 miles
Average per year
3,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,432 miles
  • 2021 – 87,853 miles
  • 2020 – 87,260 miles
  • 2019 – 80,181 miles
  • 2018 – 74,589 miles
  • 2017 – 71,655 miles
  • 2016 – 66,653 miles
  • 2015 – 59,470 miles
  • 2014 – 54,236 miles
  • 2013 – 46,175 miles
  • 2012 – 43,510 miles
  • 2011 – 37,873 miles
  • 2010 – 33,972 miles
  • 2009 – 32,776 miles
  • 2007 – 29,186 miles
  • 2006 – 25,007 miles
  • 2005 – 22,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,432 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front subframe corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Rear subframe corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,432 miles (+579)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,432 miles
    Test number
    535323749090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,853 miles
    Test number
    411533206139
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,853 miles (+593)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,853 miles
    Test number
    148950120882
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,260 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    925525242141
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,224 miles (+7,043)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,224 miles
    Test number
    883779330116
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Against bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear coolant pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,181 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,181 miles
    Test number
    251725571483
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding.
    • 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 Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding.

  7. Fail80,181 miles (+5,592)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,181 miles
    Test number
    984754192737
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding.
    • 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 Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding.

  8. Pass74,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,589 miles
    Test number
    592652799675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,589 miles (+2,934)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,589 miles
    Test number
    735665386320
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat.converter (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  10. Pass71,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    765464417758
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail71,652 miles (+4,999)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    543633152329
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass66,653 miles (+7,183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    829352835728
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding.

  13. Pass59,470 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    608404185024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,466 miles (+5,230)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,466 miles
    Test number
    876773885043
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass54,236 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    966668174065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,175 miles
    Test number
    326356003176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,175 miles (+2,665)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,175 miles
    Test number
    468516403177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass43,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    766483602138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,510 miles (+5,637)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    459066792088
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass37,873 miles (+19)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,873 miles
    Test number
    989891591045
    • NoteBoth front brakes slightly pitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  21. Fail37,854 miles (+3,882)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,854 miles
    Test number
    789970391005
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brakes slightly pitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  22. Pass33,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    122275780024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,972 miles (+1,196)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    403452270056
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,776 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    974784019007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,774 miles (+3,588)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,774 miles
    Test number
    781470419061
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass29,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    112625567364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,186 miles (+4,179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    882193467329
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass25,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,007 miles
    Test number
    891888276236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,007 miles (+2,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,007 miles
    Test number
    913208476239
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

  30. Pass22,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,654 miles
    Test number
    723089475212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 CLR

Does T553 CLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 CLR expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 CLR?
The MOT on T553 CLR expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 CLR done?
T553 CLR was recorded at 88,432 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 3,531 miles a year.
Has T553 CLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 CLR has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T553 CLR 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 T553 CLR find?
T553 CLR passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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