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J15 RDJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,909 mi
Last recorded158,909 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 RDJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 158,909 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight lens going dull (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficiency test at 18%

Pass 9 Sep 2015 148,303 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 138,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,674 miles

brake pedal clonks when depressed

fuel tank straps rusty

handbrake needs adjusting

rear of exhaust is rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust has been repaired

Fail 1 Sep 2012 116,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust has been repaired

Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs wearing thin

front strut top mounts stiff

Pass 27 Aug 2010 94,593 miles

both front strut mount bearings seizing

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,481 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 78,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,838 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,090 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light staying on

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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J15 RDJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J15 RDJ, 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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J15 RDJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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