CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY53 KTG

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,438 mi
Last recorded93,438 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KTG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,438 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 93,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,560 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,446 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 81,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,964 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,812 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTY CRACKING

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

O/S/R BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTY CORRODED

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,791 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,779 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 50,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 40,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engin cover missing under car

front brake discs slightly warrped

rear discs slighty corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,151 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engin cover missing under car

front brake discs slightly warrped

rear discs slighty corroded

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
Full MG Zt-t reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY53 KTG is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY53 KTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY53 KTG?

You can check the full history of FY53 KTG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY53 KTG registered?

FY53 KTG is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FY53 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 KTG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY53 KTG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY53 KTG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.