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EF03 LPE

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,196 mi
Last recorded142,196 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LPE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 142,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 140,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 139,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 138,895 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 138,872 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 138,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 138,097 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 138,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 135,940 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 135,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 133,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box, corroded also (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge and starting to crack

rear level sensor bracket corroded

slight play in steering rack to o/s and n/s

Fail 3 Jan 2018 133,489 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box, corroded also (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge and starting to crack

rear level sensor bracket corroded

slight play in steering rack to o/s and n/s

Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,091 miles

Front advice front headlamp lenses starting to mist both sides

Nearside Rear advice condition of brake disc corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode advice not blowing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 131,091 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported both rubbers not on hangers refitted x2 (7.1.1)

Front advice front headlamp lenses starting to mist both sides

Nearside Rear advice condition of brake disc corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode advice not blowing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 129,647 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 127,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 127,582 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 116,079 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,731 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,935 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,845 miles

front tyres scrubbing on edges

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,849 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 57,849 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,069 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 46,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 39,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,489 miles

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

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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EF03 LPE is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EF03 LPE, 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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EF03 LPE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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