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MG ZT

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LM54 JWAMOT history

LM54 JWA is a green petrol MG ZT first used on 15 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,576 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 JWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 JWA was last recorded at 129,576 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,554 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,576 miles
  • 2025 – 124,685 miles
  • 2024 – 119,934 miles
  • 2023 – 116,622 miles
  • 2022 – 112,381 miles
  • 2021 – 107,806 miles
  • 2020 – 105,382 miles
  • 2019 – 100,923 miles
  • 2018 – 96,899 miles
  • 2017 – 92,218 miles
  • 2016 – 82,809 miles
  • 2015 – 74,432 miles
  • 2014 – 65,116 miles
  • 2013 – 56,307 miles
  • 2012 – 47,898 miles
  • 2011 – 41,868 miles
  • 2010 – 34,378 miles
  • 2009 – 26,622 miles
  • 2008 – 19,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,576 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,576 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,576 miles
    Test number
    170732855066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,554 miles (+4,869)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,554 miles
    Test number
    703641992281
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass124,685 miles (+4,751)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,685 miles
    Test number
    945769727620
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,934 miles (+3,312)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,934 miles
    Test number
    693520573802
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just up to required standerd

  5. Pass116,622 miles (+4,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    632773098212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,381 miles (+4,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,381 miles
    Test number
    810448664584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,806 miles
    Test number
    573058640288
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arms

  8. Fail107,806 miles (+2,424)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,806 miles
    Test number
    891290699382
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arms

  9. Pass105,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,382 miles
    Test number
    553743384165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension arms

  10. Fail105,382 miles (+4,459)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,382 miles
    Test number
    251883141968
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension arms

  11. Pass100,923 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    302191690292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail100,923 miles (+4,024)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    936968458219
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass96,899 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    452383591026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,218 miles (+9,409)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    921423186998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,809 miles (+8,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,809 miles
    Test number
    396165263744
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak from o/s steering rack

  16. Pass74,432 miles (+9,316)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    629021025092
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass65,116 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,116 miles
    Test number
    817546904048
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Fail65,087 miles (+8,780)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,087 miles
    Test number
    265234004024
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass56,307 miles (+8,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,307 miles
    Test number
    909694503058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,898 miles (+6,030)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,898 miles
    Test number
    908838532055
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak from radiator

  21. Pass41,868 miles (+7,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,868 miles
    Test number
    936598331038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,378 miles (+7,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    552863610091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,622 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,622 miles
    Test number
    372894919035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,351 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,351 miles
    Test number
    944256118028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,304 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,304 miles
    Test number
    131782318415
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 JWA

Does LM54 JWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 JWA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 JWA?
The MOT on LM54 JWA is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 JWA done?
LM54 JWA was recorded at 129,576 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,116 miles a year.
Has LM54 JWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 JWA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 JWA 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 LM54 JWA find?
LM54 JWA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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