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J60 SPK

2003 MG Zt-t

Orange Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,892 mi
Last recorded169,892 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 SPK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 169,892 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 165,390 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 164,259 miles

NSF sill corroded and holed. NSR sill covered in fibreglass

Fail 2 Feb 2024 164,255 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

NSF sill corroded and holed. NSR sill covered in fibreglass

Pass 27 Jan 2023 160,036 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 159,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,032 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s centre tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 11 Nov 2020 148,832 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 12 Nov 2019 145,759 miles

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

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2018 141,011 miles

Central Lower fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

rear sub frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,938 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2016 129,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 122,435 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 116,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 111,187 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)

N/S/F indicator lamp has water inside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 9 Jul 2011 109,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 95,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,133 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,014 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 66,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 59,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J60 SPK is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Orange with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J60 SPK, 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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J60 SPK is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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