BD03 DKE

2003 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MG
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1396 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 November 2013
Last recorded mileage
23,919 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Mg has 12 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 23,919 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has been on SORN since 2013.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,183 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • 2003-01-01: Vehicle is 23 years old, well past its typical lifespan.
  • 2013-11-30: MOT expired; vehicle has been on SORN for over a decade, indicating long-term disuse.
  • 2003-01-01: Recurring major failures for headlamp aim (5 tests) and windscreen issues (3 tests) indicate systemic neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,183 miles per year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, annual mileage for its age.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, as the vehicle is not currently valid for MOT.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 23,919 mi PASSAug 2007: 33,518 mi PASSAug 2008: 42,644 mi FAILSep 2008: 43,017 mi PASSNov 2009: 47,949 mi FAILNov 2009: 47,956 mi PASSNov 2010: 54,530 mi FAILDec 2010: 54,530 mi PASSNov 2011: 60,306 mi FAILNov 2011: 60,309 mi PASSNov 2012: 70,695 mi FAILNov 2012: 70,695 mi PASS71k47k24kAug 2006Nov 2012

MOT test history — 7/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 23,919 mi
USER ENTERED drivers seat fails to pull forward
Aug 2007 PASS 33,518 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED slight leak from center of power steering rack,drivers seat does not allow access to rear seat.
Aug 2008 FAIL 42,644 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2008 PASS 43,017 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 FAIL 47,949 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FAIL Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
USER ENTERED damage to nearside front chassis leg behind bumper
USER ENTERED offside and nearside rear shock absorbers starting to leak
USER ENTERED rear roof spoilker and centre brake light missing
Nov 2009 PASS 47,956 mi
USER ENTERED damage to nearside front chassis leg behind bumper
USER ENTERED offside and nearside rear shock absorbers starting to leak
USER ENTERED rear roof spoilker and centre brake light missing
Nov 2010 FAIL 54,530 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
USER ENTERED damage to nearsde outer sill and door
USER ENTERED damage to offside front cross member
Dec 2010 PASS 54,530 mi
USER ENTERED damage to nearsde outer sill and door
USER ENTERED damage to offside front cross member
Nov 2011 FAIL 60,306 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
USER ENTERED rear wiper split
Nov 2011 PASS 60,309 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 70,695 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nov 2012 PASS 70,695 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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