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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,497 cc

L70 CUSMOT history

L70 CUS is a grey petrol MG ZT first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L70 CUS grey MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,136 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 CUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 CUS was last recorded at 77,136 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,631 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
505 miles
Average per year
1,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,136 miles
  • 2025 – 76,631 miles
  • 2024 – 76,450 miles
  • 2022 – 75,538 miles
  • 2021 – 75,325 miles
  • 2017 – 75,264 miles
  • 2016 – 74,829 miles
  • 2014 – 74,561 miles
  • 2013 – 74,228 miles
  • 2012 – 72,401 miles
  • 2010 – 70,464 miles
  • 2009 – 68,513 miles
  • 2008 – 64,666 miles
  • 2007 – 60,542 miles
  • 2006 – 49,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,136 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,136 miles (+505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    853910282101
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass76,631 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,631 miles
    Test number
    218743155136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,450 miles (+912)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,450 miles
    Test number
    395572838778
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose retaining strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass75,538 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,538 miles
    Test number
    524890775146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail75,533 miles (+208)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,533 miles
    Test number
    493699808978
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass75,325 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    950255404228
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front and N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass75,264 miles (+435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    883877025387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass74,829 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    952999023549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,561 miles (+333)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,561 miles
    Test number
    488140404140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass74,228 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,228 miles
    Test number
    646725493011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,401 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,401 miles
    Test number
    516425992063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,464 miles
    Test number
    774626610391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,464 miles (+1,951)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,464 miles
    Test number
    451904910418
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass68,513 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    744466499234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,666 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    483777578271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,664 miles (+4,122)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,664 miles
    Test number
    970274478291
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass60,542 miles (+11,428)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    661634727325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,114 miles
    Test number
    154567856210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 CUS

Does L70 CUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 CUS is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 CUS?
The MOT on L70 CUS is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 CUS done?
L70 CUS was recorded at 77,136 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,435 miles a year.
Has L70 CUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 CUS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 CUS 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 L70 CUS find?
L70 CUS passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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