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BX03 ZTY

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

114,116 mi
Last recorded114,116 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZTY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 114,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 16 Oct 2024 110,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 107,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip split

Fail 1 Oct 2021 104,903 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip split

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,601 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 104,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,779 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing knocking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,779 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing knocking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,011 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 103,011 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,428 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & off side front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front & rear brake disc getting corroded

front & rear coil springs getting corroded

rear chassis getting corroded

rear suspension parts getting corroded

rear tow bar getting corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,158 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Nov 2014 92,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Nov 2013 81,371 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

long parking brake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,371 miles

long parking brake travel

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,918 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 59,262 miles

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

Rear discs surfaces scored

Pass 7 May 2010 50,277 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 50,221 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 39,175 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 39,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 25,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,079 miles

front and o/s/r tyre side walls cracked

Fail 4 May 2007 16,079 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front and o/s/r tyre side walls cracked

Pass 2 May 2006 10,953 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 ZTY is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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