BX54 KPP

2004 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MG
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 July 2019
Last recorded mileage
18,442 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Mg has 19 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 18,442 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with these severe underlying problems, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The mileage shows a significant anomaly: 18,821 miles in the first 6 years (Jan 2004 to Jul 2010), then a normal 6,191 miles/year from 2010 onwards.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure on 2009-06-25, with multiple advisories for brake wear.
  • Dangerous tyre failure on 2007-09-20, with recurring tyre advisories.
  • Critical mileage anomaly: 18,821 miles in first 6 years (Jan 2004 to Jul 2010).
  • Vehicle is UNTAXED and has no valid MOT since 2019-07-03.

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the last test in 2009.
  • The vehicle has a consistent annual mileage of 6,191 miles/year since 2010.
  • No recent dangerous defects or recurring failures since the 2009-06-25 test.
  • The vehicle has a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating some basic safety features.

Mileage history

Sep 2007: 18,442 mi FAILOct 2007: 18,762 mi PASSOct 2008: 23,058 mi PASSJun 2009: 25,868 mi FAILAug 2009: 25,939 mi PASSJul 2010: 43,832 mi PASSAug 2011: 57,671 mi PASSSep 2012: 62,201 mi PASSSep 2013: 66,997 mi FAILSep 2013: 66,997 mi PASSSep 2014: 72,076 mi FAILSep 2014: 72,076 mi PASSSep 2015: 75,873 mi FAILSep 2015: 75,873 mi PASSSep 2016: 78,960 mi FAILSep 2016: 78,960 mi PASSJun 2018: 89,804 mi FAILJul 2018: 89,864 mi FAILJul 2018: 89,864 mi PASS90k54k18kSep 2007Jul 2018

MOT test history — 11/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2007 FAIL 18,442 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oct 2007 PASS 18,762 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 23,058 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Jun 2009 FAIL 25,868 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Aug 2009 PASS 25,939 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 43,832 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 57,671 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ADVISORY Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
USER ENTERED rear disc's rusty and slightly worn
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
Sep 2012 PASS 62,201 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Sep 2013 FAIL 66,997 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED rear tyres warped
Sep 2013 PASS 66,997 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED rear tyres warped
Sep 2014 FAIL 72,076 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2014 PASS 72,076 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2015 FAIL 75,873 mi
ADVISORY front brakes fluctuating slightly
ADVISORY hand brake has little reserve travel
ADVISORY handbrake has slight pivot play
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
ADVISORY n/s/cv boot perishing
ADVISORY child seat not allowing full inspection of a seat belt
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY front exhaust flexy deteriorated
Sep 2015 PASS 75,873 mi
ADVISORY front brakes fluctuating slightly
ADVISORY hand brake has little reserve travel
ADVISORY handbrake has slight pivot play
ADVISORY n/s/cv boot perishing
ADVISORY child seat not allowing full inspection of a seat belt
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY front exhaust flexy deteriorated
Sep 2016 FAIL 78,960 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2016 PASS 78,960 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2018 FAIL 89,804 mi
MAJOR Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2018 FAIL 89,864 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Footbrake slow (1.2.1 (c))
PRS Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Calapers sticking (1.4.1 (a))
PRS Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Jul 2018 PASS 89,864 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Footbrake slow (1.2.1 (c))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX54 KPP, 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.