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F3 SHR

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,102 mi
Last recorded156,102 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 SHR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 156,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 155,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 155,576 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 155,248 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 154,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 26 Nov 2021 153,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 152,696 miles

all the brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 4 Dec 2019 152,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding in the p[lastic retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 151,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre valve slightly cracking

offside rear tyre valve slightly cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2016 147,674 miles

brake pipes under body slightly corroded

offside rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2015 145,774 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 145,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 144,329 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 133,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 118,381 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,644 miles

advise front brake discs corroded on inner face

advise o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,622 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,932 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,217 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 61,217 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front exhaust clamp to engine cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,482 miles

front exhaust clamp to engine cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,524 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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F3 SHR is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F3 SHR, 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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What year was F3 SHR registered?

F3 SHR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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