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KG03 WPY

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,551 mi
Last recorded184,551 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 WPY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 184,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box welded

long hand brake travel

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 20 Mar 2025 183,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f mirror secured with tape

surface corrosion around underbody areas outer sills

Fail 17 Mar 2025 183,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f mirror secured with tape

surface corrosion around underbody areas outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2024 181,029 miles

rear plate deteriorated

reverse light not working

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Mar 2024 181,027 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear plate deteriorated

reverse light not working

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Mar 2023 179,811 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f mirror secured with tape

underbody undersealed surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 16 Mar 2023 179,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f mirror secured with tape

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

underbody undersealed surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2022 176,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f mirror secured with tape

underbody and suspension components undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2021 175,850 miles

front and rear suspension components and underbody undersealed

o/s/f mirror secured with tape

o/s/f outer tyre wall perished

Fail 9 Apr 2021 175,847 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components and underbody undersealed

o/s/f mirror secured with tape

o/s/f outer tyre wall perished

Fail 27 Oct 2020 175,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

front brake pads wearing low wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs

o/s/f mirror secured with tape

surface corrosion around underbody areas and outer sills

Pass 4 Jun 2019 171,913 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/ door mirror secured with tape

surface corrosion around underbody areas outer sills

Fail 28 May 2019 171,862 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/ door mirror secured with tape

surface corrosion around underbody areas outer sills

Pass 4 Jun 2018 166,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to rear suspension arms

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 1 Jun 2018 166,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension arms

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 2 Jun 2017 163,214 miles

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar drop link

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 31 May 2016 160,237 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

rear suspension arms corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 5 Jun 2015 156,634 miles

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

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

dampness around steering rack areas

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 156,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

dampness around steering rack areas

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 153,426 miles

offside front drop link cover split

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 29 May 2014 153,241 miles

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

offside front drop link cover split

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 147,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 140,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 132,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 124,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 115,983 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 104,895 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 104,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KG03 WPY is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KG03 WPY, 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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What year was KG03 WPY registered?

KG03 WPY is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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