BD54 FBO

2004 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MG
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
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 August 2023
Last recorded mileage
12,363 mi

AI verdict AVOID 51/100

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

This 2004 Mg has 20 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 12,363 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with a SORN tax status, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The vehicle shows extremely low usage, averaging only 2,642 miles/year, with a significant anomaly of only 29 miles recorded between Feb 2021 and Mar 2022.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2023-08-30; currently 'Not valid' with SORN status.
  • Recurring major emissions failures (Feb 2021, Mar 2022) indicate persistent engine issues.
  • Very low mileage (12,363 mi in 22 years) suggests long periods of inactivity or potential fraud.
  • Multiple major failures (exhaust, brakes, steering) across 6 tests show systemic neglect.

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating the car has been off the road for a while.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, if low, mileage history since its first MOT in 2008.
  • No immediate MOT-related repairs are needed as the vehicle is currently not roadworthy.

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 12,363 mi PASSFeb 2009: 15,946 mi FAILFeb 2009: 15,946 mi PASSFeb 2010: 19,323 mi PASSFeb 2011: 23,036 mi PASSFeb 2012: 26,243 mi FAILFeb 2012: 26,243 mi PASSMar 2013: 28,349 mi PASSMar 2014: 30,304 mi FAILMar 2014: 30,326 mi PASSMar 2015: 31,788 mi PASSFeb 2017: 34,031 mi FAILFeb 2017: 34,034 mi PASSFeb 2018: 35,011 mi PASSFeb 2019: 36,124 mi PASSFeb 2020: 41,710 mi PASSFeb 2021: 46,700 mi FAILFeb 2021: 46,738 mi PASSMar 2022: 49,332 mi FAILAug 2022: 49,361 mi PASS49k31k12kFeb 2008Aug 2022

MOT test history — 14/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 PASS 12,363 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2009 FAIL 15,946 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Feb 2009 PASS 15,946 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 19,323 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED advise handbrake travel high
USER ENTERED advise both rear tyres wearing on edge
Feb 2011 PASS 23,036 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED advise nearside front tie rod end excess play
Feb 2012 FAIL 26,243 mi
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Feb 2012 PASS 26,243 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 28,349 mi
ADVISORY Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
USER ENTERED Engine management light on
USER ENTERED both front Wiper blades split
USER ENTERED both Engine rib belts deteriorating
USER ENTERED Exhaust front down pipe support rubber missing
Mar 2014 FAIL 30,304 mi
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
USER ENTERED eng lamp on
Mar 2014 PASS 30,326 mi
USER ENTERED eng lamp on
Mar 2015 PASS 31,788 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2017 FAIL 34,031 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/zr16 87w (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2017 PASS 34,034 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 35,011 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 36,124 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 41,710 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 FAIL 46,700 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Feb 2021 PASS 46,738 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2022 FAIL 49,332 mi
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Aug 2022 PASS 49,361 mi None recorded

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