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538 BOL

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,795 mi
Last recorded51,795 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 BOL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 51,795 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 51,795 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,290 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 50,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,498 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 48,451 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 46,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 44,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal prohibiting full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Lower under floor heavily undersealed prohibiting full inspection

Fail 29 Oct 2021 44,558 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal prohibiting full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Lower under floor heavily undersealed prohibiting full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,797 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 43,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr spring cradle arm excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,977 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 40,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 16 Nov 2017 39,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,973 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 26,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 23,039 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,322 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 17,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 17,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2010 15,416 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,980 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 7,296 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 5,115 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 3,796 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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538 BOL is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 538 BOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 538 BOL registered?

538 BOL is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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