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MG ZT-T

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

T121 HLSMOT history

T121 HLS is a silver diesel MG ZT-T first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 220,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
220,082 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 HLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT-T
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 HLS was last recorded at 220,082 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,079 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 220,082 miles
  • 2024 – 209,947 miles
  • 2023 – 200,050 miles
  • 2022 – 187,886 miles
  • 2021 – 175,862 miles
  • 2020 – 166,279 miles
  • 2019 – 157,154 miles
  • 2018 – 147,966 miles
  • 2017 – 131,448 miles
  • 2016 – 131,000 miles
  • 2015 – 130,892 miles
  • 2014 – 127,362 miles
  • 2013 – 121,784 miles
  • 2012 – 116,365 miles
  • 2011 – 108,292 miles
  • 2010 – 100,898 miles
  • 2009 – 91,725 miles
  • 2008 – 80,758 miles
  • 2007 – 64,316 miles
  • 2006 – 48,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,082 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has no damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,082 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    220,082 miles
    Test number
    876916445431
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail220,079 miles (+10,132)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,079 miles
    Test number
    233563516259
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.64 mm Change now (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass209,947 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    209,947 miles
    Test number
    203421099219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail209,946 miles (+9,896)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,946 miles
    Test number
    560974885495
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 W (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass200,050 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    200,050 miles
    Test number
    729162846083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail200,049 miles (+12,163)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,049 miles
    Test number
    460152922872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  7. Pass187,886 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,886 miles
    Test number
    913899157075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail187,885 miles (+12,023)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,885 miles
    Test number
    259804589602
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass175,862 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,862 miles
    Test number
    414893606281
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail175,862 miles (+9,583)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,862 miles
    Test number
    174011579746
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass166,279 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,279 miles
    Test number
    768223403485
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has no damping effect
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail166,278 miles (+9,124)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,278 miles
    Test number
    629520242987
    • MajorFront Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has no damping effect
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass157,154 miles (+9,188)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,154 miles
    Test number
    737411080940
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass147,966 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,966 miles
    Test number
    187902078381
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box badly deteriorated
  15. Fail147,966 miles (+16,518)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,966 miles
    Test number
    304480259177
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPark brake leaver has long travel
  16. Pass131,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    513284367155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,448 miles (+448)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    819458100893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass131,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    200217525383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail131,000 miles (+108)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    522938109388
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass130,892 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,892 miles
    Test number
    268277795498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Fail130,892 miles (+3,530)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,892 miles
    Test number
    879577595103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass127,362 miles (+5,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,362 miles
    Test number
    868617674137
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  23. Pass121,784 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,784 miles
    Test number
    495797273166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass116,365 miles (+8,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,365 miles
    Test number
    975991092135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  25. Pass108,292 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,292 miles
    Test number
    775662471146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail100,898 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,898 miles
    Test number
    603904570189
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake discs very rusty
  27. Pass100,898 miles (+9,173)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,898 miles
    Test number
    993744670124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake discs very rusty
  28. Fail91,725 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,725 miles
    Test number
    201980889195
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  29. Pass91,725 miles (+10,967)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,725 miles
    Test number
    400900689187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass80,758 miles (+16,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,758 miles
    Test number
    220233088480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass64,316 miles (+15,524)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    823333577124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass48,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,792 miles
    Test number
    682240186137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 HLS

Does T121 HLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 HLS is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 HLS?
The MOT on T121 HLS is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 HLS done?
T121 HLS was recorded at 220,082 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 8,807 miles a year.
Has T121 HLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 HLS has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T121 HLS 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 T121 HLS find?
T121 HLS passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded.

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