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WJ53 ULN

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

50,582 mi
Last recorded50,582 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ULN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 50,582 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 50,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,129 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 43,348 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 38,916 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2023 38,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2022 35,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer ( jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,848 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system rusted

Fail 6 Apr 2021 32,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system rusted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 30,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces are rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust is getting rusty.

Fail 17 Apr 2020 30,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces are rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust is getting rusty.

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 28,996 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 27,210 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 25,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 25,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 24,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,752 miles

front brake discs rusty and pitted

rear brake discs rusty any pitted

Pass 4 May 2013 21,924 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 30 Apr 2012 19,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,692 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,657 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 16,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 14,463 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WJ53 ULN is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WJ53 ULN, 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 WJ53 ULN registered?

WJ53 ULN is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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