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WR53 MBY

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,084 mi
Last recorded48,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 MBY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,084 miles

exhaust corroding coil springs susp components surface corrosion r discs b/pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,015 miles

exhaust corroding coil springs susp components r/discs b/pipes

Fail 11 Nov 2025 48,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end section jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding coil springs susp componentsr/discs poor 1no/plate light inop b/pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,171 miles

b/pipes/coil springs/exhaust/sill ends weak/rr/tyres/rr discs surf corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2024 47,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

b/pipes/coil springs/exhaust/sill ends weak/rr/tyres/rr discs surf corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 46,117 miles

brake pipes oxidising

h/lamp reflectors poor discs springs n/s sill end signs of surface corrosion present

Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,293 miles

coil springs exhaust r/discs under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,379 miles

b/pipes c/springs exh h/lamp reflectors poor 1/no/plate light inop o/s r abs warning wire insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,689 miles

r/box corroding some surface corrosion h/lamp reflectors poor

Pass 7 Nov 2019 43,059 miles

coil springs corroding h/lamp reflectors poor r/box corroding fr/subframe surface corrosion present

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,130 miles

coil springs corroding r/silencer corroding h/lamp patterns poor

Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,074 miles

coil springs corroding some slight surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2016 39,778 miles

some slight surface corrosion on b/pipes coil springs

Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,885 miles

rear exhaust tyres cracking b/pipes corroding under body and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box rear discs coil springs corroding brake pipes oxidising

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,458 miles

front coil springs corroding front to rear and front brake pipes oxidising rear exhaust box corroding rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 34,458 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front coil springs corroding front to rear and front brake pipes oxidising rear exhaust box corroding rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,385 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust slight oxidisation of brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,152 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 30,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,930 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,040 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,356 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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WR53 MBY is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WR53 MBY, 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 WR53 MBY registered?

WR53 MBY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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