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CP53 FZK

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 FZK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 114,008 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn outer edge.

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

Rear Diff leak.

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 114,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 zr18 95w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank straps corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn outer edge.

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

Rear Diff leak.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,773 miles

Fuel tank straps corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

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

Rear diff slight leak.

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 113,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

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

Rear diff slight leak.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 113,111 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 113,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant low.

Fuel tank straps corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 111,322 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2022 111,306 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,184 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2021 105,176 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 103,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 100,618 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,700 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner edge very low

offside front tyre inner edge wearing abit low

offside steering rack arm abit of play and gaitors damp?

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 68,199 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,208 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,098 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,877 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 41,694 miles

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 25 Jan 2008 36,145 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,801 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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CP53 FZK is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP53 FZK, 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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CP53 FZK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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