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MG ZR

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LX53 FVRMOT history

LX53 FVR is a blue petrol MG ZR first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2026
Mileage
125,710 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 FVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZR
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 FVR was last recorded at 125,710 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,710 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,710 miles
  • 2024 – 121,392 miles
  • 2023 – 115,495 miles
  • 2022 – 112,452 miles
  • 2021 – 109,698 miles
  • 2020 – 106,463 miles
  • 2019 – 103,631 miles
  • 2017 – 97,903 miles
  • 2016 – 90,809 miles
  • 2015 – 84,087 miles
  • 2014 – 77,204 miles
  • 2013 – 72,119 miles
  • 2012 – 70,341 miles
  • 2011 – 64,661 miles
  • 2010 – 61,166 miles
  • 2009 – 57,213 miles
  • 2008 – 52,520 miles
  • 2007 – 44,223 miles
  • 2006 – 38,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,710 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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,710 miles
    Test number
    260802068343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,710 miles (+4,318)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,710 miles
    Test number
    661958302318
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,392 miles (+5,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,392 miles
    Test number
    106836790745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements just met

  4. Pass115,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,495 miles
    Test number
    681072306988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,495 miles (+3,043)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,495 miles
    Test number
    520310616974
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,452 miles (+2,754)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,452 miles
    Test number
    393446359048
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,698 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,698 miles
    Test number
    490995430823
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,698 miles (+3,235)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,698 miles
    Test number
    269368537896
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,463 miles (+2,832)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,463 miles
    Test number
    526377818612
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,631 miles
    Test number
    986398138573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,620 miles (+5,717)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,620 miles
    Test number
    136310455943
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass97,903 miles (+7,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,903 miles
    Test number
    687727706282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass90,809 miles (+6,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,809 miles
    Test number
    413206665223
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower all (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass84,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    125050486924
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail84,087 miles (+6,883)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    875818522268
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass77,204 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    799703424393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,119 miles (+1,778)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,119 miles
    Test number
    295853123352
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePetrol pipes corroded

  18. Pass70,341 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,341 miles
    Test number
    148709312399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,661 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,661 miles
    Test number
    827530621361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,166 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    923080220352
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail61,166 miles (+3,953)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    383080220329
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass57,213 miles (+4,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,213 miles
    Test number
    774937189294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass52,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,520 miles
    Test number
    370337178212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail52,520 miles (+8,297)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,520 miles
    Test number
    703557878211
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass44,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,223 miles
    Test number
    391158357413
    • NoteCut in nsf tyre side wall

  26. Fail44,223 miles (+6,016)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,223 miles
    Test number
    923518657293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCut in nsf tyre side wall

  27. Pass38,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,207 miles
    Test number
    673987846211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 FVR

Does LX53 FVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 FVR expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 FVR?
The MOT on LX53 FVR expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 FVR done?
LX53 FVR was recorded at 125,710 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 4,765 miles a year.
Has LX53 FVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 FVR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 FVR 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 LX53 FVR find?
LX53 FVR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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