WL53HBE - MG ZT
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 8 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 27 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,336 mi
Expires: 28 August 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 27 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,336 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 20 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,700 mi
Expires: 28 August 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 25 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,129 mi
Expires: 28 August 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 22 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,288 mi
Expires: 28 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lenses deteriorated BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 22 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,288 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lenses deteriorated BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 23 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 28 August 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH SIDES (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 20 August 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,488 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH SIDES (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 20 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,758 mi
Expires: 28 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Handbrake effort lower
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 19 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,756 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Central Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Handbrake effort lower
Passed - 23 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,994 mi
Expires: 28 August 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDES
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 22 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,991 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear part of centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDES
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 09 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,480 mi
Expires: 28 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 25 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,639 mi
Expires: 28 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust system is deteriorating
- Advisory All four tyres are cracked and perished but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed - 11 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,616 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust system is deteriorating
- Advisory All four tyres are cracked and perished but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 15 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,739 mi
Expires: 28 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 18 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,850 mi
Expires: 28 August 2016
Passed - 13 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,903 mi
Expires: 28 August 2015
Passed - 20 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,331 mi
Expires: 28 August 2014
Passed - 07 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,303 mi
Expires: 28 August 2013
Failed - 07 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,303 mi
Passed - 09 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,212 mi
Expires: 28 August 2012
Passed - 11 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,058 mi
Expires: 28 August 2011
Passed - 11 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,222 mi
Expires: 28 August 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed - 29 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,135 mi
Expires: 28 August 2009
Passed - 03 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,408 mi
Expires: 04 December 2008
Passed - 05 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,003 mi
Expires: 04 December 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for WL53HBE?
The MOT expires on 28 August 2026.
What is the tax status of WL53HBE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of WL53HBE?
This is a 2003 MG ZT in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1796cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of WL53HBE?
This vehicle produces 184 g/km of CO2 emissions.