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BX03 YZK

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,562 mi
Last recorded67,562 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YZK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 67,562 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 67,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 63,843 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 63,839 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both track rod ball joints rubbers split.

Pass 30 Apr 2022 63,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2021 62,459 miles

could not do full under body inspection due to under side trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,284 miles

could not do full under body inspection due to under trays fitted [at time of testing]

Pass 9 Mar 2019 57,349 miles

bonnet warning light on

little reserve travel in handbrake

under body of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,970 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 55,970 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,478 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,649 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,913 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,298 miles

steering column locking worn will require attention soon

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,344 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 44,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,129 miles

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

SLIGHT OUTER WALL DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,610 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 20,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,702 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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BX03 YZK is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BX03 YZK, 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 BX03 YZK registered?

BX03 YZK is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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