When is the MOT due on BG54 KNE?

The MOT for BG54 KNE was due 6 April 2026.

DVLA records show the tax status of BG54 KNE as: SORN.

How many MOT tests has BG54 KNE had?

BG54 KNE has 25 recorded MOT tests: 18 passed and 7 failed.

What is the mileage of BG54 KNE?

The last recorded mileage at MOT was 14255 miles.

BG54 KNE

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: RED
Engine: 1396 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026): SORN

MOT status (as of 11 June 2026): Not valid
MOT due: was due 6 April 2026
Last recorded mileage: 14,255 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 2004 Mg has 25 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 14,255 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is not valid, and it has been on SORN since 2024, raising significant questions about its current roadworthiness.

The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage before April 2025 (113 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant spike to 10,306 miles in the last year, indicating a major discrepancy.

Things to check

AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2026): Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS brake failure on 2026-04-06 — immediate safety risk.
MOT not valid as of 2026-04-06 — vehicle is not roadworthy.
SORN status since 2024 — no recent MOT or safety checks.

Working in its favour

No specific green flags identified in the MOT history for this vehicle.

Mileage history

MOT test history — 18/25 passed

Date	Result	Mileage	Defects & advisories
Oct 2007	FAIL	14,255 mi	PRS Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oct 2007	PASS	14,255 mi	None recorded
Oct 2008	PASS	18,981 mi	None recorded
Oct 2009	PASS	23,659 mi	None recorded
Oct 2010	FAIL	27,304 mi	PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) USER ENTERED both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre wearing low (2/3mm) USER ENTERED steering rack damp around n/s gaitor area
Oct 2010	PASS	27,304 mi	USER ENTERED both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre wearing low (2/3mm) USER ENTERED steering rack damp around n/s gaitor area
Oct 2011	PASS	30,886 mi	None recorded
Oct 2012	PASS	35,166 mi	USER ENTERED rear exhaust section corroded / repaired USER ENTERED slight dampness around n/s of steering rack USER ENTERED front brake pads wearing low
Oct 2013	PASS	40,284 mi	None recorded
Oct 2014	PASS	44,295 mi	ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oct 2015	PASS	49,349 mi	ADVISORY Handbrake travel high ADVISORY Slight dampness around n/s steering rack gaiter ADVISORY Rear exhaust section corroded
Oct 2016	PASS	54,055 mi	ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (WORN TO MINIMUM) (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front brake slight drag
Oct 2017	PASS	57,765 mi	ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHT DRAG ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ON INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)
Oct 2018	FAIL	60,679 mi	MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) ADVISORY NSF STEERING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY DAMP.
Oct 2018	PASS	60,685 mi	ADVISORY NSF STEERING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY DAMP.
Oct 2019	FAIL	64,250 mi	MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE.
Oct 2019	PASS	64,255 mi	ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE.
Sep 2020	PASS	66,211 mi	MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY CORROSION ON N/S AND O/S REAR OUTER SILLS
Sep 2021	PASS	67,539 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oct 2022	PASS	69,160 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2023	FAIL	71,054 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Sep 2023	PASS	71,059 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Apr 2025	FAIL	71,233 mi	MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both axel beam mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axel beam mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill and sill -floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2025	PASS	71,238 mi	ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both axel beam mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axel beam mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill and sill -floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2026	FAIL	81,544 mi	MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a)) ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axel beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /rear beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /rear beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill-floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) MAJOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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