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WG53 ZCT

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,287 mi
Last recorded57,287 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZCT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 57,287 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,984 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 55,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 53,085 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 53,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,906 miles

Offside reverse light inop

Fail 28 Nov 2022 50,906 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside reverse light inop

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,460 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,246 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 46,246 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT TUBE (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 44,470 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 44,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre [2mm] (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,593 miles

rear brake pads getting low on inside

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,009 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 40,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,207 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,227 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 36,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,498 miles

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 23 Dec 2008 25,761 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,780 miles

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 14 Dec 2006 13,044 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 13,044 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn

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 ZCT is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

WG53 ZCT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is WG53 ZCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 ZCT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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