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BX03 ZBL

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

210,270 mi
Last recorded210,270 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZBL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 210,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 201,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear mini fuel filter metal bracket corroded/eroded/snapped

Rear axle corroded

Rear fuel tank securing straps corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 201,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear mini fuel filter metal bracket corroded/eroded/snapped

Rear axle corroded

Rear fuel tank securing straps corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 196,380 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 196,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 181,158 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake - advise brake diagnostic/service (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 18,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides drop link - top/bottom boots - split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides tyre below legal limit - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake - advise brake diagnostic/service (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 173,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust showing deterioration

tow ball removed at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2021 173,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust showing deterioration

tow ball removed at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2020 171,763 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm - rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door window pillar starting to corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front slight leak from clutch master cylinder

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm - main bush - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear plates delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 165,885 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 165,885 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front and rear levelling units broken on suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 159,526 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 159,524 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 157,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/r18 91w (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s+n/s front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 153,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 148,810 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 143,177 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 143,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 131,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 108,526 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 108,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,810 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,117 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 ZBL is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BX03 ZBL, 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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BX03 ZBL is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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