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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,497 cc

DS 8186MOT history

DS 8186 is a black petrol MG ZT first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

DS 8186 black MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,292 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8186
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8186 was last recorded at 118,292 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 3,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,477 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,815 miles
Average per year
5,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,292 miles
  • 2025 – 114,477 miles
  • 2024 – 110,355 miles
  • 2023 – 105,489 miles
  • 2022 – 97,149 miles
  • 2021 – 88,575 miles
  • 2020 – 84,127 miles
  • 2019 – 79,640 miles
  • 2018 – 75,946 miles
  • 2017 – 71,177 miles
  • 2016 – 67,027 miles
  • 2015 – 61,823 miles
  • 2014 – 57,466 miles
  • 2013 – 49,293 miles
  • 2012 – 39,924 miles
  • 2011 – 37,190 miles
  • 2010 – 35,699 miles
  • 2009 – 30,653 miles
  • 2008 – 24,678 miles
  • 2007 – 19,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,292 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,292 miles (+3,815)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,292 miles
    Test number
    340651501742
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass114,477 miles (+4,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,477 miles
    Test number
    413547834577
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,355 miles (+4,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,355 miles
    Test number
    828983741572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass105,489 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,489 miles
    Test number
    526129045644
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail105,489 miles (+8,340)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,489 miles
    Test number
    507964946073
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,149 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    359855040065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,575 miles (+4,448)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,575 miles
    Test number
    530509201832
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,127 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    341081157316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,640 miles (+3,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    300393304603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,946 miles (+4,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    295111476611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass71,177 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    384979179155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,027 miles (+5,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,027 miles
    Test number
    486391785601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass61,823 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    878234395050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,466 miles
    Test number
    195972774067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,466 miles (+8,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,466 miles
    Test number
    827091774072
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass49,293 miles (+9,369)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,293 miles
    Test number
    257108763014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,924 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    279504572085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,190 miles (+1,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    296463041410
    • NoteExtensive corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

  19. Pass35,699 miles (+5,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,699 miles
    Test number
    411311430198
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  20. Pass30,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,653 miles
    Test number
    464029219124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,653 miles (+5,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,653 miles
    Test number
    271463719491
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass24,678 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,678 miles
    Test number
    243969408199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,220 miles
    Test number
    980443917197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about DS 8186

What vehicle is registration DS 8186 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8186 on a black petrol MG ZT first used on 30 Mar 2004. 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 DS 8186 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8186 is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 8186?
The MOT on DS 8186 is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8186 done?
DS 8186 was recorded at 118,292 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 5,150 miles a year.
Has DS 8186 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8186 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on DS 8186 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 DS 8186 find?
DS 8186 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, and 1 more.

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