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MG ZS

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,497 cc

T21 GRFMOT history

T21 GRF is a red petrol MG ZS first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
60,344 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 GRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 GRF was last recorded at 60,344 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,111 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
2,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,344 miles
  • 2024 – 60,111 miles
  • 2023 – 59,859 miles
  • 2022 – 59,182 miles
  • 2021 – 58,345 miles
  • 2020 – 57,438 miles
  • 2019 – 55,774 miles
  • 2018 – 53,686 miles
  • 2017 – 51,296 miles
  • 2016 – 49,397 miles
  • 2015 – 46,423 miles
  • 2014 – 43,608 miles
  • 2013 – 40,921 miles
  • 2012 – 37,235 miles
  • 2011 – 33,144 miles
  • 2010 – 26,956 miles
  • 2008 – 20,213 miles
  • 2007 – 15,224 miles
  • 2006 – 11,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,344 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Corrosion to all brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil filter is corroded and leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear traling arm bushes are perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,344 miles (+233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    239266110716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass60,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    176120306862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail60,111 miles (+252)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    737566596624
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass59,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,859 miles
    Test number
    677124894095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail59,859 miles (+677)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,859 miles
    Test number
    917632109611
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass59,182 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,182 miles
    Test number
    516564903467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,345 miles (+907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    652992921665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass57,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,438 miles
    Test number
    728106795166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,438 miles (+1,664)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,438 miles
    Test number
    970183319445
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass55,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    828730700946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,774 miles (+2,088)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    582842285778
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass53,686 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,686 miles
    Test number
    111272438557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    160202710719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,296 miles (+1,899)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    772210763388
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass49,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,397 miles
    Test number
    738645970919
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brakes
    • AdvisoryOil filter is corroded and leaking
    • AdvisoryRear traling arm bushes are perished

  16. Fail49,397 miles (+2,974)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,397 miles
    Test number
    325475704498
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brakes
    • AdvisoryOil filter is corroded and leaking
    • AdvisoryRear traling arm bushes are perished

  17. Pass46,423 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,423 miles
    Test number
    987211665010
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass43,608 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    236908544072
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroded at centre and rear

  19. Fail43,608 miles (+2,687)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    945915744022
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroded at centre and rear

  20. Pass40,921 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,921 miles
    Test number
    239905763068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,235 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    448480862048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    318615151063
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Fail33,144 miles (+6,188)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    306795151014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear tyres are perishing

  24. Pass26,956 miles (+6,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,956 miles
    Test number
    113606250042
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass20,213 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,213 miles
    Test number
    621566748382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,224 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,224 miles
    Test number
    300597407306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,733 miles
    Test number
    472351506313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 GRF

Does T21 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 GRF expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 GRF?
The MOT on T21 GRF expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 GRF done?
T21 GRF was recorded at 60,344 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 2,658 miles a year.
Has T21 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 GRF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T21 GRF 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 T21 GRF find?
T21 GRF passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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