BL53 LYT

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
GREEN
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 January 2010
Last recorded mileage
28,357 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 51/100

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 5 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 28,357 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the recurring issues and potential for costly repairs warrant extreme caution.

The vehicle shows 28,357 miles in Nov 2006, then 61,297 miles in Jan 2008, and 80,765 miles in Jan 2009, indicating a 3-year gap in MOT history and a significant jump in annual usage.

Things to check

  • Major failure for head gasket in Jan 2009 — a known MG weakness.
  • Major failure for exhaust leak in Jan 2009 — indicates poor maintenance.
  • Major failure for brake pads in Jan 2009 — suggests neglect of critical safety components.
  • Mileage trajectory shows 28,357 miles in Nov 2006, then 61,297 miles in Jan 2008 — a 3-year gap and high usage.

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT valid until 2010-01-21 (though expired, it is a valid certificate).
  • No recurring failures on the same system in the last 3 years.
  • No advisories recorded on the most recent MOT test.
  • Low insurance group (4) — cheap to insure.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 28,357 mi FAILNov 2006: 28,357 mi PASSJan 2008: 61,297 mi PASSJan 2009: 80,765 mi FAILJan 2009: 80,765 mi PASS81k55k28kNov 2006Jan 2009

MOT test history — 3/5 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 FAIL 28,357 mi
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2006 PASS 28,357 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 61,297 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 FAIL 80,765 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jan 2009 PASS 80,765 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL53 LYT, 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.