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KH03 DXT

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 DXT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 160,014 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 158,535 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 158,532 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear close to fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 156,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 153,093 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre splitting in multiple sites

Pass 30 Apr 2022 149,114 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 149,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 143,039 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 143,013 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,348 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi, at the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating/cracking on inner side wall and worn on outer edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,699 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 126,694 miles

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,687 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 116,955 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,401 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,133 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 103,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,314 miles

n.s.f tyre worn on inside and outside edges

n.s.r tyre worn close to legal limit

o.s.f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,788 miles

Front & rear brake discs heavily corroded & rear pads appear low.

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 58,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front & rear brake discs heavily corroded & rear pads appear low.

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,535 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog light glass broken

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,024 miles

Driverside front fog lamp smashed

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KH03 DXT is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 KH03 DXT, 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 KH03 DXT registered?

KH03 DXT is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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