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MG ZT

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,497 cc

LB51 TZGMOT history

LB51 TZG is a grey petrol MG ZT first used on 26 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 94,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,720 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 TZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 TZG was last recorded at 94,720 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 3,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2013: 81,629 miles, lower than 811,798 miles on 7 Dec 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,746 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,974 miles
Average per year
2,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,720 miles
  • 2025 – 90,746 miles
  • 2024 – 88,891 miles
  • 2023 – 88,721 miles
  • 2022 – 88,509 miles
  • 2021 – 87,244 miles
  • 2020 – 86,847 miles
  • 2018 – 86,384 miles
  • 2017 – 85,921 miles
  • 2016 – 84,424 miles
  • 2015 – 82,872 miles
  • 2014 – 82,013 miles
  • 2013 – 81,629 miles
  • 2012 – 811,798 miles
  • 2011 – 80,448 miles
  • 2010 – 77,647 miles
  • 2008 – 72,561 miles
  • 2007 – 57,606 miles
  • 2006 – 49,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,720 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Multiple areas of chassis corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre cut on inner sidewall 225/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,720 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    867400873760
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail94,716 miles (+3,970)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,716 miles
    Test number
    672014342218
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass90,746 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,746 miles
    Test number
    752883968675
    • AdvisoryMultiple areas of chassis corrosion

  4. Fail90,681 miles (+1,790)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,681 miles
    Test number
    734851516206
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple areas of chassis corrosion

  5. Pass88,891 miles (+170)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    424791456927
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,721 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    712464487609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,509 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,509 miles
    Test number
    370330747952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,244 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,244 miles
    Test number
    561541160425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,847 miles (+463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,847 miles
    Test number
    527117540941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    574014960688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail86,384 miles (+463)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    937906110772
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/40/zr 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass85,921 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    700922195045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail85,921 miles (+1,497)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    138926556407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass84,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,424 miles
    Test number
    771145326125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cut on inner sidewall 225/40/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail84,424 miles (+1,552)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,424 miles
    Test number
    691148113240
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cut on inner sidewall 225/40/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass82,872 miles (+859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    278691806397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass82,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    796388934360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,013 miles (+384)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    765818834309
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,629 miles (-730,169)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    157614443302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass811,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    811,798 miles
    Test number
    805382342317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,179 miles (+731)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,179 miles
    Test number
    918382642324
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass80,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    265903161397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,448 miles (+415)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    835873361369
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Fail80,033 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    859786591060
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass80,033 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    995436691082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    413733200151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail77,647 miles (+5,086)1 failure4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    733838490067
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass72,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    284326448388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    442015748397
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

  30. Pass57,606 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,606 miles
    Test number
    321313107397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUndershield insecure

  31. Fail57,603 miles (+8,569)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    984653907331
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUndershield insecure

  32. Pass49,034 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    240273416344
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB51 TZG

Does LB51 TZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 TZG is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 TZG?
The MOT on LB51 TZG is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 TZG done?
LB51 TZG was recorded at 94,720 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,333 miles a year.
Has LB51 TZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 TZG has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 TZG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 TZG find?
LB51 TZG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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