BD52 HYU

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
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 December 2017
Last recorded mileage
23,134 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 23,134 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated issues warrant a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,377 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but there are unexplained MOT gaps in 2012 and 2015.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures (Dec 2009 advisory, Dec 2010 fail) and exhaust advisories (Dec 2006, 2007) indicate systemic neglect.
  • Brake system advisories (Nov 2008) and windscreen advisories (Dec 2006, 2007) show a pattern of deferred maintenance.
  • The 2012 and 2015 MOT gaps suggest periods of SORN or off-road use, raising questions about maintenance.
  • The vehicle is 23 years old with 131,083 miles, well above typical wear for its age.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,377 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent MOT pass history after initial failures, showing issues were addressed.

Mileage history

Dec 2005: 23,134 mi PASSDec 2006: 34,844 mi PASSDec 2007: 46,614 mi PASSNov 2008: 58,853 mi PASSDec 2009: 71,847 mi PASSDec 2010: 85,891 mi FAILDec 2010: 85,891 mi PASSDec 2011: 98,834 mi FAILDec 2011: 98,834 mi PASSFeb 2013: 111,215 mi PASSDec 2014: 124,046 mi FAILDec 2014: 124,046 mi PASSDec 2016: 131,083 mi FAILDec 2016: 131,083 mi PASS131k77k23kDec 2005Dec 2016

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2005 PASS 23,134 mi None recorded
Dec 2006 PASS 34,844 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre worn very unevenly
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn on edges and tread depths getting low
Dec 2007 PASS 46,614 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nov 2008 PASS 58,853 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Dec 2009 PASS 71,847 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres slightly out of shape
Dec 2010 FAIL 85,891 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Dec 2010 PASS 85,891 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED parking brake efficiency low
Dec 2011 FAIL 98,834 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED nearside wiper blade split
Dec 2011 PASS 98,834 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED nearside wiper blade split
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre worn edges
Feb 2013 PASS 111,215 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 FAIL 124,046 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2014 PASS 124,046 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2016 FAIL 131,083 mi
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Dec 2016 PASS 131,083 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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