BX53 VGF
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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 15 January 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,287 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 25 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 20,287 miles. The vehicle's very low mileage and a significant 2023 service gap further compound its poor condition.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging 3,176 miles/year, with a suspiciously low 33 miles recorded between Jan 2003 and Jun 2018, and a 2023 MOT gap.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect on 24 Nov 2015 (test 1) — immediate safety risk.
- Major Emissions failure on 24 Nov 2015 (test 1) — critical for a 2003 petrol car.
- Major Brake failure on 24 Nov 2015 (test 1) — recurring issue across multiple tests.
- Major Exhaust leak on 24 Nov 2015 (test 1) — recurring issue across multiple tests.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 17/25 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | FAIL | 20,287 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Aug 2006 | PASS | 20,350 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2007 | FAIL | 25,986 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
|
| Jul 2007 | PASS | 25,986 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2008 | PASS | 29,745 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 32,361 mi |
USER ENTERED rear front subframe mounts rusty
|
| Jun 2010 | PASS | 37,369 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 41,903 mi |
USER ENTERED rear brake discs corroded on inside
|
| Aug 2012 | FAIL | 46,130 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED both rear tyres on 1.6mm tread
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 46,130 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED both rear tyres on 1.6mm tread
|
| May 2014 | FAIL | 47,972 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2014 | PASS | 47,972 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2015 | FAIL | 55,449 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 53,463 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 58,675 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 60,561 mi |
PRS Horn not working (1.6.2a) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) FAIL Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 60,575 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn uneven on inner edge
|
| Jun 2019 | FAIL | 61,889 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust corroded ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Jun 2019 | PASS | 61,889 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust corroded ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Dec 2020 | PASS | 64,037 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear subframe corroded
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| Dec 2021 | FAIL | 65,084 mi |
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From tailbox join (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2021 | PASS | 65,106 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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| Dec 2022 | PASS | 66,508 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 68,400 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 69,996 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside advise - rear of sill corroded ( in fdront of back wheel ( passenger side) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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