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MG ZT-T

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,497 cc

538 BOLMOT history

538 BOL is a red petrol MG ZT-T first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 51,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,795 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
538 BOL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
ZT-T
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

538 BOL was last recorded at 51,795 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,290 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,505 miles
Average per year
2,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,795 miles
  • 2024 – 50,290 miles
  • 2023 – 48,498 miles
  • 2022 – 46,884 miles
  • 2021 – 44,577 miles
  • 2020 – 43,797 miles
  • 2019 – 42,816 miles
  • 2018 – 40,977 miles
  • 2017 – 39,249 miles
  • 2016 – 35,973 miles
  • 2015 – 31,768 miles
  • 2014 – 26,870 miles
  • 2013 – 23,039 miles
  • 2012 – 20,322 miles
  • 2011 – 17,701 miles
  • 2010 – 15,416 miles
  • 2009 – 11,980 miles
  • 2008 – 7,296 miles
  • 2007 – 5,115 miles
  • 2006 – 3,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,795 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal prohibiting full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Lower under floor heavily undersealed prohibiting full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    244771952607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail51,795 miles (+1,505)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    906989472437
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass50,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,290 miles
    Test number
    475425256808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail50,290 miles (+1,792)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,290 miles
    Test number
    210350807916
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass48,498 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,498 miles
    Test number
    568446516843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,451 miles (+1,567)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,451 miles
    Test number
    743904828429
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass46,884 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    151934037779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,577 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,577 miles
    Test number
    755962217657
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal prohibiting full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower under floor heavily undersealed prohibiting full inspection

  9. Fail44,558 miles (+761)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,558 miles
    Test number
    591254631947
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal prohibiting full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower under floor heavily undersealed prohibiting full inspection

  10. Pass43,797 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,797 miles
    Test number
    849499093021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,785 miles (+969)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    710911210725
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr spring cradle arm excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,816 miles (+1,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    605769927540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass40,977 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,977 miles
    Test number
    172692299720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail40,954 miles (+1,705)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,954 miles
    Test number
    883086505324
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass39,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,249 miles
    Test number
    604582008520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

  16. Fail39,249 miles (+3,276)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,249 miles
    Test number
    291003353435
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

  17. Pass35,973 miles (+4,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    811051084354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass31,768 miles (+4,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,768 miles
    Test number
    673599554209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass26,870 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,870 miles
    Test number
    147984914379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail26,870 miles (+3,831)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,870 miles
    Test number
    387834014338
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass23,039 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,039 miles
    Test number
    908691813375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,322 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,322 miles
    Test number
    468180322347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,296 miles (+2,595)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,296 miles
    Test number
    549689012349
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,701 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,701 miles
    Test number
    906631521346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,667 miles (+2,251)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,667 miles
    Test number
    189069111367
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  26. Pass15,416 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,416 miles
    Test number
    261981620300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,980 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,980 miles
    Test number
    334215819392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass7,296 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    7,296 miles
    Test number
    232688218389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass5,115 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    5,115 miles
    Test number
    302727317307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass3,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    3,796 miles
    Test number
    890262716393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 538 BOL

What vehicle is registration 538 BOL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 538 BOL on a red petrol MG ZT-T first used on 25 Nov 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 538 BOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 538 BOL is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 538 BOL?
The MOT on 538 BOL is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 538 BOL done?
538 BOL was recorded at 51,795 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,529 miles a year.
Has 538 BOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 538 BOL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 538 BOL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 538 BOL find?
538 BOL passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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