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WG52 WSU

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,702 mi
Last recorded162,702 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 WSU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 162,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 159,746 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 154,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 154,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 148,945 miles

Underbody surface corosion general needs treatment

Fail 26 Jan 2015 137,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 137,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 133,237 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 127,847 miles

feul tank support corrodded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 127,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

feul tank support corrodded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,672 miles

some/surface/rust/on/underbody.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 116,546 miles

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

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 110,995 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 106,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 106,272 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 100,857 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 100,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2007 93,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 87,722 miles

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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WG52 WSU is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 WG52 WSU, 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.

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What year was WG52 WSU registered?

WG52 WSU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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