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C17 MGT

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 MGT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 102,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

both rear callipers missing retaining springs

Fail 7 Nov 2025 102,393 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

both rear callipers missing retaining springs

Pass 4 Nov 2023 99,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 97,979 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Aug 2021 94,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,992 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,890 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,446 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,687 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,050 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Aug 2013
Fail 6 Aug 2013 83,902 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,338 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 70,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,650 miles

All brake discs starting to corrode on inner braking surfaces

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,734 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing outer edges off

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,447 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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C17 MGT is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C17 MGT, 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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C17 MGT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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