BD54 WTW

2005 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MG
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 August 2026 (70 days away)
Last recorded mileage
7,422 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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

This 2005 Mg has 26 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 7,422 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a significant mileage anomaly, raises serious questions about its true condition and usage.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (7,422 miles in 21 years), but a critical anomaly: a 12,017-mile jump in mileage between Aug 2022 and Aug 2023 is highly suspicious and suggests potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed in Jul 2020, indicating immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring Brake System Failures: Multiple major failures and advisories across 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until August 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOTs (Aug 2025, Aug 2024).
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures, showing responsive ownership.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers in DVLA data.

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 7,422 mi PASSFeb 2009: 12,724 mi PASSFeb 2010: 18,896 mi FAILFeb 2010: 18,896 mi PASSFeb 2011: 22,571 mi PASSFeb 2012: 26,442 mi PASSJun 2013: 27,497 mi PASSMay 2014: 30,689 mi PASSMay 2015: 33,419 mi PASSMay 2015: 33,419 mi FAILMay 2016: 36,009 mi FAILMay 2016: 36,009 mi PASSMay 2017: 37,932 mi PASSMay 2018: 39,595 mi PASSMay 2019: 42,707 mi FAILMay 2019: 42,709 mi PASSJul 2020: 46,151 mi PASSAug 2021: 50,422 mi FAILAug 2021: 50,422 mi PASSAug 2022: 56,463 mi FAILAug 2022: 56,463 mi PASSAug 2023: 68,480 mi FAILAug 2023: 68,490 mi FAILAug 2023: 68,492 mi PASSAug 2024: 70,343 mi PASSAug 2025: 71,741 mi PASS72k40k7kFeb 2008Aug 2025

MOT test history — 18/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 PASS 7,422 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 12,724 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Feb 2010 FAIL 18,896 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2010 PASS 18,896 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2011 PASS 22,571 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2012 PASS 26,442 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 27,497 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 30,689 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 33,419 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
May 2015 FAIL 33,419 mi
PRS Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PRS Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
May 2016 FAIL 36,009 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
May 2016 PASS 36,009 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 37,932 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 39,595 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 42,707 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
May 2019 PASS 42,709 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 46,151 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track tie rod slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track tie rod slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Aug 2021 FAIL 50,422 mi
PRS Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both rear calipers slack incorrect bolts fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Aug 2021 PASS 50,422 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 56,463 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 56,463 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2023 FAIL 68,480 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Aug 2023 FAIL 68,490 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 68,492 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2024 PASS 70,343 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 PASS 71,741 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD54 WTW, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.