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MG ZS

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LR53 RUJMOT history

LR53 RUJ is a blue diesel MG ZS first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,776 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 RUJ was last recorded at 109,776 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,776 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,776 miles
  • 2025 – 101,006 miles
  • 2024 – 95,518 miles
  • 2022 – 88,975 miles
  • 2021 – 84,857 miles
  • 2020 – 78,186 miles
  • 2019 – 61,587 miles
  • 2017 – 58,280 miles
  • 2016 – 53,667 miles
  • 2015 – 51,893 miles
  • 2014 – 47,420 miles
  • 2012 – 44,243 miles
  • 2011 – 41,989 miles
  • 2010 – 37,952 miles
  • 2009 – 34,638 miles
  • 2008 – 29,433 miles
  • 2007 – 22,286 miles
  • 2006 – 15,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,776 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    672774978115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,776 miles (+8,770)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    641168558437
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,006 miles
    Test number
    359343091045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,006 miles (+5,488)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,006 miles
    Test number
    111270942007
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,518 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    339675703362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail95,511 miles (+6,536)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,511 miles
    Test number
    283364915449
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,975 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,975 miles
    Test number
    552250674303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail88,971 miles (+4,114)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    106626930595
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,857 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    319406368118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,186 miles (+7,709)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,186 miles
    Test number
    941225800263
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass70,477 miles (+8,890)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    899299790426
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass61,587 miles (+3,307)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    421899174427
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass58,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    105974414737
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items

  14. Fail58,280 miles (+2,020)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    500364889726
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items

  15. Pass56,260 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    782004544350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    429307244762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,667 miles (+1,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    115690068402
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,893 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    478651425059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,420 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,420 miles
    Test number
    217661334083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,243 miles (+2,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    435107112309
    • 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)

  21. Pass41,989 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,989 miles
    Test number
    769169401368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,952 miles (+3,314)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    934760110304
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate is detiorated

  23. Pass34,638 miles (+5,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,638 miles
    Test number
    452927799200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass29,433 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,433 miles
    Test number
    881555588252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,286 miles (+6,600)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,286 miles
    Test number
    294515287281
    • NoteAdvise front number plate cracked
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f and o/s/r tyre cut on outer walls
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass15,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,686 miles
    Test number
    814688766217
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 RUJ

Does LR53 RUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 RUJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RUJ?
The MOT on LR53 RUJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 RUJ done?
LR53 RUJ was recorded at 109,776 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,873 miles a year.
Has LR53 RUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RUJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 RUJ 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 LR53 RUJ find?
LR53 RUJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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