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FD03 NLJ

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,912 mi
Last recorded83,912 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NLJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 82,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 82,481 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,902 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,710 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,644 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,159 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,037 miles

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,746 miles

both front brake discs slightlt corroded

both front tyres perished on sidewalls os close to excess

front brake pads worn

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,539 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,524 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 121,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 103,662 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 103,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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FD03 NLJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD03 NLJ, 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 FD03 NLJ registered?

FD03 NLJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is FD03 NLJ safe to buy?

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