CarVerify

Free Car Check

MW03 JZT

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,891 mi
Last recorded11,891 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 JZT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 11,891 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2025 11,504 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 10,924 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 10,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 10,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 9,086 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 9,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 6,818 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 3,482 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 2,855 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 2,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 2,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 1,807 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 1,271 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 1,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 1,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 1,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 944 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 752 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
Full Kawasaki ER5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MW03 JZT is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 19,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW03 JZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW03 JZT?

You can check the full history of MW03 JZT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MW03 JZT registered?

MW03 JZT is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is MW03 JZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 JZT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MW03 JZT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MW03 JZT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.