2003 MG ZT 1.8L Petrol · WV53 EYB
2003 MG ZT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/11/2003. Recorded mileage 26,764 miles. MOT valid until 02/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
WV53 EYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 26,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for MG MG ZT / ZT-T
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
WV53 EYB Mileage History
- 07/12/202110,315 mi
- 06/12/202213,269 mi+2,954 mi
- 20/12/202318,789 mi+5,520 mi
- 10/12/202423,434 mi+4,645 mi
- 09/12/202526,764 mi+3,330 mi
Average of roughly 4,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WV53 EYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zt (WV53 EYB) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MG ZT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber drains block with leaves, causing water to rise and submerge the engine ECU.
- Front Coil Spring Breakage(Moderate)
The front coil springs are prone to snapping due to fierce corrosion, particularly on UK roads with salt and potholes. This is a common MOT failure.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.8 Petrol)(Serious)
The 1.8 K-Series petrol engine is prone to head gasket failure if the cooling system is neglected. Symptoms include overheating and oil/coolant mixing.
- Brake Pipe Corrosion(Serious)
The brake pipes can corrode, particularly in areas where road salt is used. This is a serious safety concern and a common MOT failure point.
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