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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB52 CFZMOT history

LB52 CFZ is a grey petrol MG ZR first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,812 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 CFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZR
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 CFZ was last recorded at 127,812 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 4,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,406 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,406 miles
Average per year
4,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,812 miles
  • 2025 – 123,406 miles
  • 2024 – 121,695 miles
  • 2023 – 119,334 miles
  • 2022 – 116,143 miles
  • 2021 – 111,155 miles
  • 2019 – 107,230 miles
  • 2018 – 104,839 miles
  • 2017 – 103,450 miles
  • 2016 – 103,286 miles
  • 2015 – 103,281 miles
  • 2014 – 101,167 miles
  • 2013 – 100,974 miles
  • 2012 – 96,739 miles
  • 2011 – 90,687 miles
  • 2009 – 86,240 miles
  • 2008 – 74,349 miles
  • 2007 – 62,127 miles
  • 2006 – 28,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,812 miles
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear rear roll cage fitted unable to test rear seat belts front seat belts fitted to rear roll cage

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear rear seats are not fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,812 miles (+4,406)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,812 miles
    Test number
    117763069888
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear roll cage fitted unable to test rear seat belts front seat belts fitted to rear roll cage

  2. Pass123,406 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,406 miles
    Test number
    835054327984
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail123,397 miles (+1,702)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,397 miles
    Test number
    407119310112
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,695 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,695 miles
    Test number
    234712073355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,686 miles (+2,352)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    696830054265
    • DangerousFront Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,334 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,334 miles
    Test number
    704655398542
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats are not fitted

  7. Fail119,332 miles (+3,189)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,332 miles
    Test number
    131256419802
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats are not fitted

  8. Pass116,143 miles (+4,988)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,143 miles
    Test number
    455825659513
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Pass111,155 miles (+23)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,155 miles
    Test number
    218107591381
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail111,132 miles (+3,902)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,132 miles
    Test number
    960836951461
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges engine bay and transmision tunnel (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass107,230 miles (+2,391)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    794383019855
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats

  12. Pass104,839 miles (+1,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,839 miles
    Test number
    106944833062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  13. Pass103,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,450 miles
    Test number
    660600294836
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test

  14. Fail103,450 miles (+164)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,450 miles
    Test number
    725668967149
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test

  15. Pass103,286 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,286 miles
    Test number
    439750408149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,281 miles (+2,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,281 miles
    Test number
    716047455005
    • NoteCrack on passenger side of windscreen

  17. Pass101,167 miles (+193)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,167 miles
    Test number
    727149154051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade slightly split
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  18. Pass100,974 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,974 miles
    Test number
    186103203020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass96,739 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,739 miles
    Test number
    615289602014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,687 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    90,687 miles
    Test number
    647656701088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,240 miles (+11,891)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    890556359318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,349 miles (+96)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    442735458310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

  23. Fail74,253 miles (+12,126)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    822833758389
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

  24. Pass62,127 miles (+33,338)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,127 miles
    Test number
    611934747327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,789 miles
    Test number
    373337166113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,789 miles (+1,736)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,789 miles
    Test number
    520907566123
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass27,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,053 miles
    Test number
    703072556001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LB52 CFZ

Does LB52 CFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 CFZ is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 CFZ?
The MOT on LB52 CFZ is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 CFZ done?
LB52 CFZ was recorded at 127,812 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,896 miles a year.
Has LB52 CFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 CFZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 CFZ 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 LB52 CFZ find?
LB52 CFZ failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear rear roll cage fitted unable to test rear seat belts front seat belts fitted to rear roll cage.

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