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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,497 cc

S8 ERKMOT history

S8 ERK is a green petrol MG ZT first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 35,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

S8 ERK green MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
35,423 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ERK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ERK was last recorded at 35,423 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,023 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,400 miles
Average per year
1,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,423 miles
  • 2025 – 34,023 miles
  • 2024 – 33,485 miles
  • 2023 – 33,482 miles
  • 2022 – 33,453 miles
  • 2021 – 30,314 miles
  • 2020 – 28,039 miles
  • 2013 – 27,891 miles
  • 2012 – 27,230 miles
  • 2011 – 26,204 miles
  • 2010 – 25,294 miles
  • 2009 – 24,473 miles
  • 2008 – 22,642 miles
  • 2007 – 17,733 miles
  • 2006 – 12,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,423 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,423 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    35,423 miles
    Test number
    613191095753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    34,023 miles
    Test number
    469768349093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail34,023 miles (+538)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,023 miles
    Test number
    115250682417
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass33,485 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    168196250763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    315252414711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail33,482 miles (+29)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    735577462736
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass33,453 miles (+3,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    33,453 miles
    Test number
    479920357729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass30,314 miles (+2,275)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,314 miles
    Test number
    796832827170
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass28,039 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    28,039 miles
    Test number
    564334808575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,891 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,891 miles
    Test number
    205400483028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,230 miles (+1,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,230 miles
    Test number
    705722782048
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  12. Pass26,204 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,204 miles
    Test number
    278392781078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,294 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,294 miles
    Test number
    464351380044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,473 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,473 miles
    Test number
    141929879444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,642 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,642 miles
    Test number
    780928678001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,733 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,733 miles
    Test number
    700438077060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,362 miles
    Test number
    360022886045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 ERK

Does S8 ERK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ERK is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 ERK?
The MOT on S8 ERK is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ERK done?
S8 ERK was recorded at 35,423 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,130 miles a year.
Has S8 ERK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ERK has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 ERK 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 S8 ERK find?
S8 ERK passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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