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MG ZS

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,497 cc

V12 PWAMOT history

V12 PWA is a green petrol MG ZS first used on 5 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,076 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 PWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 PWA was last recorded at 147,076 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,928 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
6,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,076 miles
  • 2025 – 144,772 miles
  • 2024 – 143,726 miles
  • 2023 – 142,873 miles
  • 2022 – 141,238 miles
  • 2021 – 139,034 miles
  • 2020 – 137,167 miles
  • 2019 – 133,678 miles
  • 2018 – 128,997 miles
  • 2017 – 118,130 miles
  • 2016 – 105,242 miles
  • 2015 – 94,777 miles
  • 2014 – 92,498 miles
  • 2013 – 87,433 miles
  • 2012 – 77,522 miles
  • 2011 – 66,859 miles
  • 2010 – 55,013 miles
  • 2009 – 42,483 miles
  • 2008 – 32,063 miles
  • 2007 – 25,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive under side pf vehicle covered in oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,076 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,076 miles
    Test number
    553377096821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,928 miles (+2,156)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,928 miles
    Test number
    902284184776
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,772 miles (+1,046)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,772 miles
    Test number
    539187828555
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,726 miles (+853)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,726 miles
    Test number
    429578356003
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp starting cloud only just got beam inmage

  5. Pass142,873 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,873 miles
    Test number
    684979794120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,850 miles (+1,612)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,850 miles
    Test number
    215696658831
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel arch -also near seat belt mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,238 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,238 miles
    Test number
    166356076677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,172 miles (+2,138)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,172 miles
    Test number
    659576584238
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass139,034 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,034 miles
    Test number
    326721532821
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under side pf vehicle covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail138,998 miles (+1,831)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,998 miles
    Test number
    915091176625
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under side pf vehicle covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,167 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,167 miles
    Test number
    874120174385
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door handle loose

  12. Fail137,167 miles (+3,489)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,167 miles
    Test number
    783899216144
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative terminal on battery (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door handle loose

  13. Pass133,678 miles (+4,681)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    133,678 miles
    Test number
    824375757817
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass128,997 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,997 miles
    Test number
    371869273590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,995 miles (+10,865)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,995 miles
    Test number
    772450743207
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass118,130 miles (+12,888)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,130 miles
    Test number
    627134054480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,242 miles (+10,465)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    879065460562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,777 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    248080265199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,498 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,498 miles
    Test number
    515138364149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,433 miles (+9,911)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    298288673153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,522 miles (+10,663)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,522 miles
    Test number
    977099872129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,859 miles (+11,846)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    478494771117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,013 miles (+12,530)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    293952880143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,483 miles (+10,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,483 miles
    Test number
    331322089184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,063 miles
    Test number
    674094888132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,063 miles (+6,853)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,063 miles
    Test number
    753274188128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass25,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,210 miles
    Test number
    652204987124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V12 PWA

Does V12 PWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 PWA is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 PWA?
The MOT on V12 PWA is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 PWA done?
V12 PWA was recorded at 147,076 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,410 miles a year.
Has V12 PWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 PWA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 PWA 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 V12 PWA find?
V12 PWA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.

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