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MG ZT

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LC52 XGXMOT history

LC52 XGX is a blue petrol MG ZT first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 107,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

LC52 XGX blue MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
107,135 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XGX was last recorded at 107,135 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,008 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
4,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,135 miles
  • 2021 – 107,008 miles
  • 2020 – 105,158 miles
  • 2019 – 99,919 miles
  • 2018 – 94,515 miles
  • 2017 – 89,599 miles
  • 2016 – 84,408 miles
  • 2015 – 77,649 miles
  • 2014 – 72,664 miles
  • 2013 – 66,310 miles
  • 2011 – 64,692 miles
  • 2010 – 53,203 miles
  • 2009 – 46,446 miles
  • 2008 – 39,090 miles
  • 2007 – 31,808 miles
  • 2006 – 25,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,135 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFloor to sills have general age related corrosion
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPark brake has low reserve travel
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,135 miles (+127)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,135 miles
    Test number
    299829204540
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFloor to sills have general age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has low reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,008 miles
    Test number
    643489474173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,008 miles (+21)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,008 miles
    Test number
    676255139264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,987 miles (+1,829)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,987 miles
    Test number
    351789388255
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,158 miles (+160)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,158 miles
    Test number
    982521935031
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess front bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,998 miles (+5,079)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,998 miles
    Test number
    891277727659
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,919 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,919 miles
    Test number
    351891166381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has minor gas leak
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  8. Fail99,857 miles (+5,342)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,857 miles
    Test number
    489882902811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has minor gas leak
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  9. Pass94,515 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,515 miles
    Test number
    308513258166
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail94,515 miles (+4,916)5 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,515 miles
    Test number
    192797338551
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass89,599 miles (+30)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,599 miles
    Test number
    376808439594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Fail89,569 miles (+5,161)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,569 miles
    Test number
    905951247253
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Pass84,408 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    341358528027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail84,356 miles (+208)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,356 miles
    Test number
    835575776904
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail84,148 miles (+6,499)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,148 miles
    Test number
    609138555758
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryAdvice front sub frame corroded

  16. Pass77,649 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,649 miles
    Test number
    976056535071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass72,664 miles (+6,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    915430264004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass66,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,310 miles
    Test number
    788377863007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,310 miles (+1,618)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,310 miles
    Test number
    277055163071
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  20. Pass64,692 miles (+101)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    477776651356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt removed at time of test
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Fail64,591 miles (+5,854)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    396518741316
    • DangerousNearside Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass58,737 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    305516901075
    • NoteBack exshaust box corroded
    • NoteFront bnrake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r and center rear seat belts frayed
    • NoteRattling coming from inlet manifold air control flap

  23. Fail58,737 miles (+5,534)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    979635001055
    • FailureBrake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBack exshaust box corroded
    • NoteFront bnrake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r and center rear seat belts frayed
    • NoteRattling coming from inlet manifold air control flap

  24. Fail53,203 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    444685100086
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass53,203 miles (+6,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    980605500067
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass46,446 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,446 miles
    Test number
    140826909041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail46,413 miles (+7,323)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    101112009478
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass39,090 miles (+7,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,090 miles
    Test number
    611344308028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass31,808 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,808 miles
    Test number
    322866607024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,934 miles
    Test number
    224496906046
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC52 XGX

Does LC52 XGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 XGX expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XGX?
The MOT on LC52 XGX expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 XGX done?
LC52 XGX was recorded at 107,135 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 4,901 miles a year.
Has LC52 XGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XGX has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LC52 XGX 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 LC52 XGX find?
LC52 XGX passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes; floor to sills have general age related corrosion; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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