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MG ZT

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LS53 NLMMOT history

LS53 NLM is a blue petrol MG ZT first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

LS53 NLM blue MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
99,257 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NLM
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
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NLM was last recorded at 99,257 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,257 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,257 miles
  • 2021 – 87,092 miles
  • 2020 – 68,686 miles
  • 2019 – 52,394 miles
  • 2018 – 50,113 miles
  • 2017 – 49,027 miles
  • 2016 – 47,147 miles
  • 2015 – 47,053 miles
  • 2014 – 44,789 miles
  • 2013 – 43,148 miles
  • 2011 – 41,144 miles
  • 2010 – 37,842 miles
  • 2009 – 33,943 miles
  • 2008 – 28,467 miles
  • 2007 – 26,452 miles
  • 2006 – 24,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,257 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,257 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,257 miles
    Test number
    871559186053
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail99,257 miles (+12,165)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,257 miles
    Test number
    268864299141
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass87,092 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,092 miles
    Test number
    422655974880
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  4. Fail86,958 miles (+18,272)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    721387582184
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount cracking (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  5. Pass68,686 miles (+16,292)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    579216179038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,394 miles (+2,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,394 miles
    Test number
    636698213231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass50,113 miles (+1,086)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    715283563134
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    745480390372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail49,027 miles (+1,880)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    617344702729
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on tyre. (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass47,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    307513816354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail47,147 miles (+94)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    642599709957
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass47,053 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    178144885101
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteThe near side rear tyre is perishing and cracking on the sidewall but not exposing any ply or cords.

  13. Fail47,053 miles (+2,264)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    589863185153
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteThe near side rear tyre is perishing and cracking on the sidewall but not exposing any ply or cords.

  14. Pass44,789 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    525405034099
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteThe rear exhaust box outer skin is very rusty

  15. Fail44,789 miles (+1,641)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    938265034000
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteThe rear exhaust box outer skin is very rusty

  16. Pass43,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,148 miles
    Test number
    209695643004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,148 miles (+2,004)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,148 miles
    Test number
    386675743029
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass41,144 miles (+3,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,144 miles
    Test number
    748891821378
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass37,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,842 miles
    Test number
    431006160232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail37,842 miles (+3,899)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,842 miles
    Test number
    494186260299
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,943 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,943 miles
    Test number
    433212589227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,467 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,467 miles
    Test number
    102850388294
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,467 miles (+2,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,467 miles
    Test number
    860830688223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,452 miles (+2,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,452 miles
    Test number
    874077917332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,058 miles
    Test number
    203030826350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NLM

Does LS53 NLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NLM expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NLM?
The MOT on LS53 NLM expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NLM done?
LS53 NLM was recorded at 99,257 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 4,485 miles a year.
Has LS53 NLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NLM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 NLM 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 LS53 NLM find?
LS53 NLM passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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