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HT03 XTL

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,937 mi
Last recorded178,937 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 XTL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 178,937 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 178,820 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 162,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2014 152,987 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear springs appear weak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 140,069 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks on inner side walls

Fail 21 Jun 2013 140,069 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks on inner side walls

Pass 19 Jun 2012 125,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 115,694 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 May 2010 109,219 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 109,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 94,047 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 94,047 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,714 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 87,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,990 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 72,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,591 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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HT03 XTL is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HT03 XTL, 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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HT03 XTL is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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