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WF53 TXZ

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,435 mi
Last recorded49,435 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 TXZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 49,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,975 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,107 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,853 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,853 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 37,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,063 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges of the tread.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 36,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on both edges of the tread.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,372 miles

nearside mirror glass slightly insecure

offside rear brake disc corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,982 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 24,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,286 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,197 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 21,197 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,489 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 18,489 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 14,605 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 14,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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WF53 TXZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF53 TXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 TXZ registered?

WF53 TXZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is WF53 TXZ safe to buy?

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