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EP03 MHL

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 MHL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 125,638 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 10 Apr 2025 125,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2024 109,971 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 109,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,020 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

vehicle waxoiled

Fail 13 Apr 2023 92,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,896 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 78,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking high pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,311 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle underside under-sealed

Fail 27 Nov 2020 73,288 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

rear subframe corroding

Pass 16 May 2019 72,657 miles

Offside Rear caliper retaining spring clip missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe and all suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 72,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear caliper retaining spring clip missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe and all suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,945 miles

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

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

airbag warning light illuminated

rear suspension & components corroded

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 2 Jul 2018 67,944 miles

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

airbag warning light illuminated

rear suspension & components corroded

slight power steering fluid leak

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,077 miles

power steering pipe leaking slightly

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,077 miles

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

power steering pipe leaking slightly

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,865 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 56,865 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank strap corroded and broken

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 52,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank strap corroded and broken

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,216 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 28 Jul 2011 33,666 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs scored

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,986 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,664 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 21,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres all have cracks to side wall and tread

Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,119 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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EP03 MHL is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 EP03 MHL, 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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EP03 MHL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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