# SL53OUF — MG TF MOT History & Vehicle Check SL53OUF is a Blue MG TF, Petrol (1588cc), first registered 2003-10-14. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SL53OUF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SL53OUF | | Make | MG | | Model | TF | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1588cc | | First registered | 2003-10-14 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2020-11-06 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 19 - Passes: 13 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 68.42% - Total defects recorded: 46 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2019-05-07 12:46:08 | PASSED | 97,543 MI | 2020-11-06 00:00:00 | | 2019-04-29 10:12:00 | FAILED | 97,150 MI | — | | 2018-04-10 11:44:04 | PASSED | 82,191 MI | 2019-04-27 00:00:00 | | 2017-04-24 10:25:27 | PASSED | 62,152 MI | 2018-04-27 00:00:00 | | 2016-04-04 11:00:59 | PASSED | 40,375 MI | 2017-04-27 00:00:00 | | 2015-04-28 13:56:10 | PASSED | 39,907 MI | 2016-04-27 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-07 11:08:32 | PASSED | 39,844 MI | 2015-07-06 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-05 14:34:38 | PASSED | 38,039 MI | 2014-07-04 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-05 10:10:28 | FAILED | 38,038 MI | — | | 2012-04-05 15:39:18 | PASSED | 35,684 MI | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 | | 2012-04-05 13:01:51 | FAILED | 35,682 MI | — | | 2010-10-26 16:08:33 | PASSED | 33,043 MI | 2011-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2010-10-25 12:18:00 | FAILED | 33,042 MI | — | | 2009-10-30 09:50:38 | PASSED | 27,692 MI | 2010-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2009-10-29 14:48:36 | FAILED | 27,692 MI | — | | 2008-10-20 09:36:34 | PASSED | 20,822 MI | 2009-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2007-10-03 11:33:15 | PASSED | 15,777 MI | 2008-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2006-10-31 15:35:15 | PASSED | 13,510 MI | 2007-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2006-10-31 11:22:56 | FAILED | 13,510 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2019-05-07 12:46:08 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2019-04-29 10:12:00 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) **2018-04-10 11:44:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: offside nearside front subframe mounting bushes outer metal casing corroding **2017-04-24 10:25:27 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: front brake discs grooved on inside surface - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) **2015-04-28 13:56:10 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: both subframes corroded & all 4 brake discs corroded **2014-07-07 11:08:32 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) **2013-07-05 10:10:28 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) **2012-04-05 15:39:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) **2012-04-05 13:01:51 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) - FAIL: Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) **2010-10-25 12:18:00 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2009-10-29 14:48:36 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - USER ENTERED: front brake pads low **2008-10-20 09:36:34 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) **2006-10-31 11:22:56 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SL53OUF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL53OUF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.