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FV03 NPE

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NPE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 119,766 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 119,766 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both roll bar mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2025 108,688 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 106,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 106,867 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS Pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 105,743 miles

both sides inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

near side rear light is loose

rear subframe and suspension arms are slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 105,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45zr18/95wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both sides inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

near side head lamp loose

near side rear light is loose

off side front and near side rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

off side hand brake low effort

rear subframe and suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 104,411 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 102,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link boot starting to crack

Fail 24 May 2021 102,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link boot starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2020 101,517 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 101,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,016 miles

some front brake imbalance

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,784 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,228 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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FV03 NPE is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 NPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV03 NPE registered?

FV03 NPE is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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