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ET03 DHY

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,216 mi
Last recorded28,216 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 DHY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 28,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 28,204 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear back box heavily corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

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

auxiliary belts cracking

no reverse light

Pass 31 May 2024 27,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 26,958 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 26,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 25,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,928 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,638 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,169 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,377 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 5,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 3,904 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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ET03 DHY is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 ET03 DHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 DHY registered?

ET03 DHY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is ET03 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 DHY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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