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DAZ 1498

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,112 mi
Last recorded152,112 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 1498
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 152,112 miles

Bonnet secondary safety latch in/op

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F & O/S/R ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 152,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Bonnet secondary safety latch in/op

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F & O/S/R ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 osr and nsf ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 136,669 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 osr and nsf ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 123,874 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,479 miles

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

Engine undertray fitted obscuring components

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,797 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,977 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,867 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,454 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,525 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,138 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 16,740 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 16,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DAZ 1498 is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DAZ 1498, 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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DAZ 1498 is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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