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HK03 ACJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,340 mi
Last recorded146,340 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ACJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 146,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Corrosion Buildup - All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle Underside/Components General Condition Surface Corrosion Buildup

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Also Rubbing Against Suspension Components (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 146,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable To Adjust Manually (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Corrosion Buildup - All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle Underside/Components General Condition Surface Corrosion Buildup

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Also Rubbing Against Suspension Components (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 142,945 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 142,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,233 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 136,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 135,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 133,045 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 132,402 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 130,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 118,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2014 111,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,344 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

nearside rear tyre tread distorting

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,028 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,028 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,778 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,674 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,120 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HK03 ACJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HK03 ACJ, 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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HK03 ACJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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