# SL53OUD — MG ZR MOT History & Vehicle Check

SL53OUD is a Blue MG ZR, Petrol (1396cc), first registered 2003-09-24. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SL53OUD — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SL53OUD |
| Make | MG |
| Model | ZR |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1396cc |
| First registered | 2003-09-24 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2014-12-17 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 13
- Passes: 8
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 61.54%
- Total defects recorded: 27

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-16 10:30:40 | FAILED | 64,078 MI | — |
| 2013-12-16 10:30:40 | PASSED | 64,078 MI | 2014-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-07 15:32:33 | PASSED | 56,387 MI | 2013-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-07 11:08:11 | FAILED | 56,386 MI | — |
| 2011-12-09 14:20:27 | PASSED | 52,337 MI | 2012-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-09 10:59:02 | FAILED | 52,337 MI | — |
| 2010-11-24 12:33:13 | PASSED | 48,722 MI | 2011-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2010-11-24 12:33:13 | FAILED | 48,722 MI | — |
| 2009-12-08 15:55:15 | PASSED | 44,775 MI | 2010-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2009-12-08 11:28:29 | FAILED | 44,775 MI | — |
| 2008-11-26 11:18:39 | PASSED | 41,226 MI | 2009-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-17 13:09:58 | PASSED | 37,182 MI | 2008-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-18 10:56:43 | PASSED | 31,326 MI | 2007-12-17 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2013-12-16 10:30:40 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- PRS: Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2013-12-16 10:30:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2012-12-07 15:32:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2012-12-07 11:08:11 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

**2011-12-09 14:20:27 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre

**2011-12-09 10:59:02 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FAIL: Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre

**2010-11-24 12:33:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

**2010-11-24 12:33:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- PRS: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- PRS: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- PRS: Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

**2009-12-08 11:28:29 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SL53OUD is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL53OUD. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.