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HD03 ZBU

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

158,026 mi
Last recorded158,026 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 ZBU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 158,026 miles

corrosion forming underside generally

Fail 13 Jun 2024 158,007 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion forming underside generally

Pass 7 Jun 2023 157,961 miles

corrosion in some brake pipes and underside generally

Fail 6 Jun 2023 157,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 157,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 157,621 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 157,441 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 157,433 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 156,232 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 156,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 155,565 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated and aim slightly poor

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2017 150,711 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 150,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 146,371 miles

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.

Fail 31 May 2016 146,354 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 141,848 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 139,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 134,764 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 134,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 127,091 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 121,462 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 121,462 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 112,069 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 101,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 88,859 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,899 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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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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