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CF03 CLU

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

200,027 mi
Last recorded200,027 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 CLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 200,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 186,693 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

brake servo pipe rubbing fuel pipe

front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 186,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe rubbing fuel pipe

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 179,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp image starting to fade

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

dampness around fuel tank

rear park brake requires adjustment

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2022 172,977 miles

BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON - BOTH REAR MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE HEAVY CORROSION - SLIGHT NOISE O/S/F WHEEL BEARING - SLIGHT FLUCTUATION N/S/F BRAKE - SLIGHT LEAK N/S STEERING RACK SECTION

Fail 12 Dec 2022 172,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle WING LINER (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle WING LINER (5.2.3 (f))

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

BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON - BOTH REAR MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE HEAVY CORROSION - SLIGHT NOISE O/S/F WHEEL BEARING - SLIGHT FLUCTUATION N/S/F BRAKE - SLIGHT LEAK N/S STEERING RACK SECTION

Pass 13 Dec 2021 154,840 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 154,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding when turned by hand - advise brake check/service (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 142,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 142,911 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,606 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pair (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,305 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 110,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,201 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,980 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

drivers seat damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

air bag lamp on

battery insecure

dampness at steering rack boots

e.m.l. on

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heatshield broken

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2012 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

air bag lamp on

battery insecure

dampness at steering rack boots

e.m.l. on

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heatshield broken

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,156 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag lamp on

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jul 2011 87,156 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag lamp on

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,913 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

front discs worn

fuel pump noisy

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

repair done to front exhaust pipe, not blowing

Fail 28 Jul 2010 82,913 miles

front discs worn

fuel pump noisy

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

airbag light on

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

repair done to front exhaust pipe, not blowing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

cut in n/s/r tyre wall not exposing cord

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2008 70,500 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,849 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,849 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2006 54,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres close to limit

o/s bottom ball joint boot split

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres close to limit

o/s bottom ball joint boot split

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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CF03 CLU is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF03 CLU, 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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CF03 CLU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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