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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LB51 ZCNMOT history

LB51 ZCN is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
71,626 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ZCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ZCN was last recorded at 71,626 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,621 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,626 miles
  • 2025 – 67,235 miles
  • 2024 – 66,917 miles
  • 2022 – 66,632 miles
  • 2021 – 66,409 miles
  • 2019 – 65,789 miles
  • 2018 – 65,307 miles
  • 2017 – 64,932 miles
  • 2016 – 64,594 miles
  • 2015 – 63,932 miles
  • 2014 – 63,370 miles
  • 2013 – 62,615 miles
  • 2012 – 61,141 miles
  • 2011 – 57,433 miles
  • 2010 – 54,073 miles
  • 2009 – 50,349 miles
  • 2008 – 47,501 miles
  • 2007 – 43,944 miles
  • 2006 – 38,276 miles
  • 2005 – 36,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,626 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,626 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    731014119960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,621 miles (+4,386)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    729070325069
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,235 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    326761378924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met

  4. Pass66,917 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,917 miles
    Test number
    942454524922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,632 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    533873363977
    • AdvisoryCentral both coolant metal pipes corroded front/rear.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail66,632 miles (+223)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    414680248449
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral both coolant metal pipes corroded front/rear.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,409 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    345320310757
    • AdvisoryCentral metal coolant pipes corroding.Front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail66,403 miles (+614)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,403 miles
    Test number
    641991477815
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral metal coolant pipes corroding.Front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,789 miles (+482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    126438288619
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipes towards rear of vehicle seeping

  10. Pass65,307 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,307 miles
    Test number
    898402395079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,932 miles (+338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,932 miles
    Test number
    903646562225
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass64,594 miles (+662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,594 miles
    Test number
    309035724379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever a bit wobbly

  13. Pass63,932 miles (+562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    509089355176
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass63,370 miles (+755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,370 miles
    Test number
    746857154153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass62,615 miles (+1,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    368718053102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass61,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,141 miles
    Test number
    776876532102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail61,141 miles (+3,708)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,141 miles
    Test number
    688245732157
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,433 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,433 miles
    Test number
    787653431134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,073 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    543514530158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,349 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    120040449114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,501 miles (+3,557)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,501 miles
    Test number
    530651578226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNs front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust strap broken

  22. Pass43,944 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,944 miles
    Test number
    204485177262
    • NoteNs front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOs front tyre worn low on inner edge

  23. Fail43,926 miles (+5,650)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,926 miles
    Test number
    530494977224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNs front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOs front tyre worn low on inner edge

  24. Pass38,276 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    444733986273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,471 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    502105546028
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,471 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    872965546040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    754306625367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ZCN

Does LB51 ZCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 ZCN is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ZCN?
The MOT on LB51 ZCN is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 ZCN done?
LB51 ZCN was recorded at 71,626 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,729 miles a year.
Has LB51 ZCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ZCN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 ZCN 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 ZCN find?
LB51 ZCN passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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