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MG ZT

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc

TBO 400MOT history

TBO 400 is a black diesel MG ZT first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,277 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TBO 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TBO 400 was last recorded at 100,277 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,913 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,364 miles
Average per year
4,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,277 miles
  • 2025 – 92,913 miles
  • 2024 – 86,354 miles
  • 2022 – 84,382 miles
  • 2021 – 82,965 miles
  • 2020 – 81,538 miles
  • 2019 – 79,955 miles
  • 2018 – 78,137 miles
  • 2017 – 74,675 miles
  • 2016 – 66,503 miles
  • 2015 – 57,027 miles
  • 2014 – 52,680 miles
  • 2013 – 47,337 miles
  • 2012 – 42,734 miles
  • 2011 – 38,336 miles
  • 2010 – 34,055 miles
  • 2009 – 29,082 miles
  • 2008 – 25,316 miles
  • 2007 – 21,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,277 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,277 miles (+7,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,277 miles
    Test number
    818279583502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,913 miles (+6,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    452488737295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,354 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,354 miles
    Test number
    322738413854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,352 miles (+1,970)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    119635946602
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,382 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,382 miles
    Test number
    493651619321
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail84,382 miles (+1,417)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,382 miles
    Test number
    947035556446
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,965 miles (+1,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,965 miles
    Test number
    303683912322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,538 miles (+1,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    472456300775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,955 miles (+1,818)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    706143086661
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,137 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,137 miles
    Test number
    523798256175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,675 miles (+8,172)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    857926944310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,503 miles (+9,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,503 miles
    Test number
    485747706800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass57,027 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    809632172206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,680 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    606748184251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,337 miles (+4,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,337 miles
    Test number
    208404673204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass42,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,734 miles
    Test number
    497727182227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail42,734 miles (+4,398)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,734 miles
    Test number
    208387082288
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass38,336 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,336 miles
    Test number
    796355181296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,055 miles (+4,973)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    640293100393
    • NoteFront n/s tyre worn low 225-40-18
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low & brake discs corroded

  20. Pass29,082 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,082 miles
    Test number
    720400159282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,047 miles (+3,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,047 miles
    Test number
    741178949264
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass25,316 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,316 miles
    Test number
    483390448218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,435 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,435 miles
    Test number
    222708307243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,200 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,200 miles
    Test number
    300774097164
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about TBO 400

What vehicle is registration TBO 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TBO 400 on a black diesel MG ZT first used on 17 May 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TBO 400 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TBO 400 is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on TBO 400?
The MOT on TBO 400 is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TBO 400 done?
TBO 400 was recorded at 100,277 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,269 miles a year.
Has TBO 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TBO 400 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on TBO 400 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 TBO 400 find?
TBO 400 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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