MG ZR KN53MGX has 31 MOTs

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This 2003 MG ZR has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 109,664 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 14:26.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

KN53MGX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 2026109,664 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 2025109,659 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  12. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20246TH OCTOBER 2025108,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2024108,709 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202312TH SEPTEMBER 2024106,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Advise Handbrake Adjustment
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Missing
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2023106,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (7.1.2 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Advise Handbrake Adjustment
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202223RD AUGUST 2023101,764 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED24TH AUGUST 2022101,764 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. PRS - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  7. PRS - Battery Insecure And Likely To Cause A Short Circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202117TH AUGUST 202295,908 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202017TH AUGUST 202191,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. MINOR - Window Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH AUGUST 202091,894 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Window Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201915TH AUGUST 202088,233 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorated
PASSED23RD JULY 201814TH AUGUST 201984,192 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201714TH AUGUST 201879,564 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged No Cord Showing
FAILED7TH AUGUST 201779,564 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Leaking Hydraulic Fluid Master Cylinder (3.6.a.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged No Cord Showing
PASSED8TH AUGUST 201614TH AUGUST 201774,815 MI
PASSED27TH JULY 201514TH AUGUST 201669,690 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201414TH AUGUST 201564,953 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED12TH AUGUST 201464,953 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201314TH AUGUST 201459,314 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED12TH AUGUST 201359,314 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.4.a.2h)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED17TH JULY 201214TH AUGUST 201353,325 MI
FAILED17TH JULY 201253,325 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED4TH AUGUST 201114TH AUGUST 201246,797 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 201014TH AUGUST 201140,136 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Tyre Perished
FAILED6TH AUGUST 201040,136 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Tyre Perished
PASSED3RD AUGUST 200914TH AUGUST 201034,158 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Leak On N/s Power Rack
FAILED3RD AUGUST 200934,158 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Leak On N/s Power Rack
PASSED5TH AUGUST 200814TH AUGUST 200929,362 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 200714TH AUGUST 200824,079 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 200617TH SEPTEMBER 200717,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KN53MGX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

KN53MGX MOT Comments

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KN53MGX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 109,664 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,985 miles

KN53MGX FAQs

This Mg Zr with registration KN53MGX was manufactured on Wednesday 17th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 109,664 miles, so this Mg has travelled an average of 4,985 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Mg Zr beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KN53MGX has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mg Zr has had 53 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 12 Minor, 8 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mg Zr is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does KN53MGX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 KN53MGX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KN53MGX Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 KN53MGX does have Tax. Read more

When does KN53MGX Tax expire?

The current Tax for KN53MGX will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does KN53MGX MOT expire?

The current MOT for KN53MGX will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 3rd November 2026. Read more

When did KN53MGX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KN53MGX was on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 14:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KN53MGX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for KN53MGX we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has KN53MGX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for KN53MGX we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KN53MGX?

KN53MGX is registered as a 2003 Mg Zr. Read more

How many miles has KN53MGX done?

The odometer reading for KN53MGX at the last MOT in November 2025 was 109,664 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,985 miles per year. Read more

How old is KN53MGX?

The vehicle KN53MGX was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 17th September 2003. Read more

What colour is KN53MGX?

The official colour of KN53MGX is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does KN53MGX have?

KN53MGX has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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