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BT03 XYW

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,675 mi
Last recorded97,675 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XYW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,675 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 97,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,432 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,953 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 82,953 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,260 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,916 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,507 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,668 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 47,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,898 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

under tray fitted and loose on fixings

Fail 18 Jun 2010 41,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

under tray fitted and loose on fixings

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,926 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,136 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,530 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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BT03 XYW is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT03 XYW, 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 BT03 XYW registered?

BT03 XYW is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BT03 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 XYW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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