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
- RED
- Engine
- 1396 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 December 2026 (197 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 15,958 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 27 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 15,958 miles. The car's age and past maintenance patterns warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging 2,934 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards, suggesting limited use or potential odometer issues.
Things to check
- Very low annual mileage (2,934 mi/yr) over 23 years, indicating limited use or potential odometer fraud.
- Recurring CV boot failure (Dec 2018 PRS advisory) escalated to MAJOR defect (Dec 2022), suggesting ongoing electrical gremlins.
- First MOT test in Dec 2018 was 15 years overdue, indicating a period of non-compliance or lack of maintenance.
- Dec 2019 MOT shows only 1,851 miles in 12 months, a clear anomaly for a 2003 vehicle.
Working in its favour
- Current valid MOT until 2026-12-28, indicating recent roadworthiness checks.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded since the Dec 2022 pass.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes since 2022.
- Relatively low insurance group (4/50) for a 2003 vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 20/27 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | PASS | 15,958 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2007 | PASS | 20,919 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2008 | PASS | 25,973 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2009 | FAIL | 30,731 mi |
FAIL Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2009 | PASS | 30,731 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2010 | PASS | 35,708 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2011 | PASS | 40,666 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2011 | FAIL | 40,666 mi |
PRS Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 44,734 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2013 | PASS | 47,167 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 50,303 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2015 | FAIL | 53,460 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) PRS Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 53,460 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2016 | FAIL | 56,313 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 56,313 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2017 | FAIL | 58,999 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1) FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
|
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 58,999 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2018 | FAIL | 60,862 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 60,862 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 62,713 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 63,479 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 64,374 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 65,385 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 65,403 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 66,339 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 66,872 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 67,446 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG53 AJU, 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.