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HK03 XGL

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

187,303 mi
Last recorded187,303 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 XGL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 187,303 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 180,289 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 180,251 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 173,487 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 173,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre run on flat

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 167,169 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 167,144 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 161,359 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 161,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low both head light aims , no pattern and too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam does not operate with switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached no undertray both side flitchs insecure because they bolt on to this under tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose condition of tank straps corroced (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 161,302 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 161,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both dual front to rear main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear brake pipes and cross -over by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 160,881 miles

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

osr /nsf/osf tyres close to limits

osr wing dented

rear exhaust carroded

wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2013 151,121 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 151,216 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 142,218 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 142,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 135,453 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

nearside rear sill skimmed in fillter

Fail 30 Sep 2011 135,410 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

nearside rear sill skimmed in fillter

Fail 28 Sep 2010 127,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 exhaust heat shied inscure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 127,907 miles

Offside 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 exhaust heat shied inscure

Fail 31 Aug 2010 127,797 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear brake disc scored and pitted

Fail 14 May 2009 112,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 112,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 93,100 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 93,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2007 76,489 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 76,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,243 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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HK03 XGL is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 HK03 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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