MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion forming underside generally
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
corrosion forming underside generally
corrosion in some brake pipes and underside generally
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
corrosion in some brake pipes and underside generally
some brake pedal travel /creep
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
long travel hand brake
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear light unit slightly damaged
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear light unit slightly damaged
Both headlights slightly deteriorated and aim slightly poor
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear subframe rusty
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine cover
exhaust rear back box outer skin corroded
front wipers slightly smeary
nearside front to rear brake pipe covered in grease
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure light unit (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine cover
exhaust rear back box outer skin corroded
front wipers slightly smeary
nearside front to rear brake pipe covered in grease
under tray fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine cover
nearside front to rear brake pipe covered in copper grease.
offside rear brake pads slightly pitted.
under tray fitted.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine cover
offside rear brake pads slightly pitted.
under tray fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate getting unclear
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HD03 ZBU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HD03 ZBU, 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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HD03 ZBU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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