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WG53 KWM

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,356 mi
Last recorded65,356 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KWM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 65,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 64,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 63,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 63,139 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 63,133 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Not able to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Lambda sensor wiring in wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 61,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 59,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,719 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 52,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,921 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,275 miles

n/s/f wheel bent inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,013 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,589 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,990 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,512 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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WG53 KWM is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WG53 KWM, 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 WG53 KWM registered?

WG53 KWM is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WG53 KWM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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