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Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

JS 8243MOT history

JS 8243 is a blue diesel MG ZT first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

JS 8243 blue MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,391 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JS 8243
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JS 8243 was last recorded at 98,391 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,010 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,381 miles
Average per year
3,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,391 miles
  • 2024 – 97,010 miles
  • 2023 – 95,356 miles
  • 2022 – 93,993 miles
  • 2021 – 91,759 miles
  • 2020 – 88,598 miles
  • 2019 – 85,030 miles
  • 2018 – 82,063 miles
  • 2017 – 79,727 miles
  • 2016 – 77,423 miles
  • 2015 – 74,891 miles
  • 2014 – 72,241 miles
  • 2013 – 69,083 miles
  • 2012 – 65,629 miles
  • 2011 – 60,285 miles
  • 2010 – 55,766 miles
  • 2009 – 50,981 miles
  • 2008 – 46,313 miles
  • 2007 – 41,073 miles
  • 2006 – 32,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,391 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,391 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    146865363301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass97,010 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    708504431396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,997 miles (+1,641)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,997 miles
    Test number
    283523329908
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass95,356 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,356 miles
    Test number
    708755179625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,993 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,993 miles
    Test number
    916894747441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,759 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,759 miles
    Test number
    710876151976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail91,748 miles (+3,150)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,748 miles
    Test number
    404353159213
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass88,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,598 miles
    Test number
    458732530782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail88,596 miles (+3,566)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    733675237553
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass85,030 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    212364207285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,063 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,063 miles
    Test number
    642053848392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,727 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,727 miles
    Test number
    883706554187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,423 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,423 miles
    Test number
    570832359219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,891 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,891 miles
    Test number
    217631795120
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass72,241 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,241 miles
    Test number
    877009584116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,083 miles (+3,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,083 miles
    Test number
    865901193123
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass65,629 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,629 miles
    Test number
    965501492151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,285 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    795782481106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,766 miles (+4,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,766 miles
    Test number
    804817780119
    • NoteSome light pitting to front to rear brake pipes
  20. Pass50,981 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,981 miles
    Test number
    690758089185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,313 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    850736788129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,073 miles (+8,912)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,073 miles
    Test number
    224640297459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    380148956077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JS 8243

What vehicle is registration JS 8243 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JS 8243 on a blue diesel MG ZT first used on 1 Mar 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 JS 8243 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JS 8243 is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on JS 8243?
The MOT on JS 8243 is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JS 8243 done?
JS 8243 was recorded at 98,391 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,364 miles a year.
Has JS 8243 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JS 8243 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on JS 8243 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 JS 8243 find?
JS 8243 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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