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AJ53 NLN

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,356 mi
Last recorded71,356 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NLN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,356 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 68,320 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,654 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 65,654 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,913 miles

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

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

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

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

both front headlamps slight deteriorated

rear under side of vehicle slight corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 63,911 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front headlamps slight deteriorated

rear under side of vehicle slight corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake pipe greased

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls damaged

Rear underside has corrosion

front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Nov 2017 62,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake pipe greased

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls damaged

Rear underside has corrosion

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage (run flat)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Front tyre pressure low pumped up

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slight run out

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & rear box pipe (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

surface corrosion o/s & n/s rear inner sills

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,469 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

washer pump getting weak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perishing cracking on side wall

washer pump getting weak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,807 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,179 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres have cracks starting in sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,692 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,907 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,552 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,989 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ53 NLN is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 NLN, 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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AJ53 NLN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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