BJ03 CHN

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
GREY
Engine
2497 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 July 2026 (28 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,252 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 16,252 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a history of dangerous defects, makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 3,632 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years from 6,738 miles (Jul 2022) to just 1,453 miles (Jul 2024).

Things to check

  • Jul 2025 MOT: Exhaust advisory noted — monitor for corrosion.
  • Jul 2025 MOT: Headlamp advisory noted — check for proper function.
  • Jul 2025 MOT: Brake hose advisory noted — inspect for leaks.
  • Recurring major failures: Suspension (2 failures) and Tyres (1 failure) indicate structural neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-12, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No mileage discrepancies or fraud detected in the MOT history.
  • Immediate retest passes after failures show prompt owner action.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 16,252 mi PASSMar 2007: 19,707 mi PASSApr 2008: 22,302 mi PASSApr 2009: 25,326 mi PASSApr 2010: 28,114 mi PASSApr 2011: 31,853 mi PASSApr 2012: 37,578 mi PASSApr 2013: 40,002 mi PASSApr 2014: 42,615 mi FAILApr 2014: 42,615 mi PASSApr 2015: 46,238 mi FAILApr 2015: 46,238 mi PASSApr 2016: 49,477 mi FAILApr 2016: 49,477 mi PASSMar 2017: 52,258 mi FAILMar 2017: 52,259 mi PASSApr 2018: 57,197 mi FAILApr 2018: 57,198 mi PASSApr 2019: 63,254 mi PASSJul 2020: 67,894 mi FAILJul 2020: 67,895 mi PASSJul 2021: 68,859 mi PASSJul 2022: 75,597 mi PASSJul 2023: 78,512 mi PASSJul 2024: 80,341 mi PASSJul 2025: 81,794 mi PASS82k49k16kMar 2006Jul 2025

MOT test history — 20/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 16,252 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 19,707 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 22,302 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre has got minor cracks on outer wall
Apr 2009 PASS 25,326 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 28,114 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Apr 2011 PASS 31,853 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2012 PASS 37,578 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 40,002 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 FAIL 42,615 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Apr 2014 PASS 42,615 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 FAIL 46,238 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Apr 2015 PASS 46,238 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 FAIL 49,477 mi
FAIL Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre has a nail on
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2016 PASS 49,477 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 52,258 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Mar 2017 PASS 52,259 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2018 FAIL 57,197 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose connection (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose connection (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2018 PASS 57,198 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 63,254 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 67,894 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 67,895 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Jul 2021 PASS 68,859 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Jul 2022 PASS 75,597 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 PASS 78,512 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 PASS 80,341 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Jul 2025 PASS 81,794 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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