BJ03 CUV

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
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 November 2019
Last recorded mileage
40,237 mi

AI verdict AVOID 28/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 40,237 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, and the vehicle is currently untaxed and without a valid MOT.

The mileage shows a significant drop from 134,830 miles in Aug 2018 to 134,835 miles in Nov 2018, followed by a suspiciously low average of 15 miles/year from 2018 to 2019.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defects recorded on 2018-08-01 (tyres) and 2018-11-01 (brakes).
  • Recurring major failures for lights (2018-08-01, 2018-11-01) and steering (2018-08-01, 2018-11-01).
  • Mileage anomalies: 351 miles/yr (Jan 2003–Jun 2014), 440 miles/yr (Jul 2015–Jun 2018), then 15 miles/yr (Nov 2018–Nov 2018).
  • Vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it illegal to drive on public roads.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • No specific green flags identified in the MOT history or mileage trajectory for this vehicle.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 40,237 mi PASSJun 2007: 54,565 mi FAILJun 2007: 54,567 mi PASSJun 2008: 67,251 mi PASSJun 2008: 67,251 mi FAILJun 2009: 80,162 mi FAILJun 2009: 80,162 mi PASSJun 2010: 91,826 mi FAILJun 2010: 92,079 mi PASSJul 2011: 100,230 mi FAILJul 2011: 100,232 mi PASSJul 2012: 108,493 mi PASSJul 2013: 111,383 mi PASSJun 2014: 111,707 mi PASSJul 2015: 112,161 mi FAILJul 2015: 112,162 mi PASSJul 2016: 125,253 mi PASSJul 2017: 130,342 mi PASSAug 2018: 134,830 mi FAILNov 2018: 134,835 mi FAILNov 2018: 134,830 mi PASS135k88k40kJun 2006Nov 2018

MOT test history — 13/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 40,237 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED n/s track rod end dust cover split
USER ENTERED engine undertray fitted
Jun 2007 FAIL 54,565 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear 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)
Jun 2007 PASS 54,567 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 67,251 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2008 FAIL 67,251 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2009 FAIL 80,162 mi
FAIL Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jun 2009 PASS 80,162 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jun 2010 FAIL 91,826 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED All brake discs worn.
Jun 2010 PASS 92,079 mi
USER ENTERED All brake discs worn.
Jul 2011 FAIL 100,230 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED offside front tyre split on outter side wall
Jul 2011 PASS 100,232 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 108,493 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Jul 2013 PASS 111,383 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 111,707 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 112,161 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jul 2015 PASS 112,162 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 125,253 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 130,342 mi
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield loose and rattling, both front shockers damp, both headlights deteriorated,
Aug 2018 FAIL 134,830 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MAJOR Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nov 2018 FAIL 134,835 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2018 PASS 134,830 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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