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Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LB51 ZBXMOT history

LB51 ZBX is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
58,968 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ZBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ZBX was last recorded at 58,968 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,945 miles · 12 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
1,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,968 miles
  • 2023 – 58,945 miles
  • 2022 – 56,645 miles
  • 2021 – 54,598 miles
  • 2020 – 52,795 miles
  • 2016 – 51,904 miles
  • 2015 – 48,483 miles
  • 2014 – 44,781 miles
  • 2013 – 40,270 miles
  • 2012 – 34,904 miles
  • 2011 – 30,585 miles
  • 2010 – 29,297 miles
  • 2009 – 28,236 miles
  • 2007 – 27,549 miles
  • 2005 – 27,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,968 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,968 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,968 miles
    Test number
    941148410710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,945 miles (+2,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    491577697465
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass56,645 miles (+2,047)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,645 miles
    Test number
    707132308706
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 21540R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass54,598 miles (+1,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    133043705125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar/suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass52,795 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,795 miles
    Test number
    813934368737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,904 miles (+3,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    290819742077
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear upper (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Pass48,483 miles (+3,702)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,483 miles
    Test number
    816202231782
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake disc showing signs of getting hot
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance found on roller brake test
    • AdvisoryVery slight tight spot to nearside front brake

  8. Pass44,781 miles (+4,511)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,781 miles
    Test number
    865277534300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass40,270 miles (+5,366)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    767527323222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  10. Pass34,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,904 miles
    Test number
    438886512276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail34,904 miles (+4,319)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,904 miles
    Test number
    429816512231
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass30,585 miles (+1,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    358161621261
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass29,297 miles (+1,061)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,297 miles
    Test number
    302482020210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted

  14. Pass28,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    342472129121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,236 miles (+687)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    941528519109
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass27,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,549 miles
    Test number
    902780347244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,548 miles (+517)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,548 miles
    Test number
    281770447284
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass27,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,031 miles
    Test number
    323501625313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ZBX

Does LB51 ZBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 ZBX expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ZBX?
The MOT on LB51 ZBX expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 ZBX done?
LB51 ZBX was recorded at 58,968 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 1,621 miles a year.
Has LB51 ZBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ZBX has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on LB51 ZBX 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 LB51 ZBX find?
LB51 ZBX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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