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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1951 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 5 January 2022
- Last recorded mileage
- 37,000 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 19 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 37,000 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of issues suggests significant underlying wear and potential neglect.
The vehicle shows a significant drop in annual usage from 2018 (116k miles) to 2019 (118k miles), followed by a drastic decrease to 2,549 miles in 2020, indicating a clear change in driving patterns or potential odometer issues.
Things to check
- Recurring exhaust emissions failures (Nov 2018, Dec 2020) and advisories (Nov 2018) point to a chronic issue.
- Brake hose advisories (Nov 2018, Dec 2020) are a recurring concern, suggesting a systemic problem.
- Sill corrosion advisories (Nov 2018, Dec 2020) are a serious structural concern for a 23-year-old vehicle.
- Major suspension failure (Dec 2020) and advisories (Nov 2018) indicate a history of poor maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Low annual mileage (6,722 miles/yr) suggests less wear and tear compared to average.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since the last test in Jan 2021.
- The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, mileage history over its lifespan.
- No immediate MOT-related repairs are required, as it is currently not valid.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | PASS | 37,000 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2007 | PASS | 46,130 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2008 | PASS | 53,849 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 60,586 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2010 | PASS | 67,027 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 74,152 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 82,266 mi |
ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
|
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 89,154 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Apr 2014 | FAIL | 95,555 mi |
FAIL Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 95,556 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 100,584 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 108,422 mi |
ADVISORY rear floors carroded and inner rear sills
|
| Nov 2017 | FAIL | 112,309 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e) FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre is under inflated ADVISORY fuel pump is slightly damp ADVISORY exhaust back box is slightly corroded ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edge (3.5.1i) ADVISORY covers fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion ADVISORY Rear tyres are on 3mm FAIL Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose clip (3.5.1j) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 112,313 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre is under inflated ADVISORY fuel pump is slightly damp ADVISORY exhaust back box is slightly corroded ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edge (3.5.1i) ADVISORY covers fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion ADVISORY Rear tyres are on 3mm ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Nov 2018 | FAIL | 116,000 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 116,030 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 118,376 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
|
| Dec 2020 | FAIL | 120,925 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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| Jan 2021 | PASS | 121,186 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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