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KS03 BKU

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

133,671 mi
Last recorded133,671 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 BKU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 133,671 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,862 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 128,854 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,630 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 122,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,927 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 115,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,494 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,893 miles

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

parking brakes just on limit

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,314 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,221 miles

Rear brake discs corroded poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2017 91,221 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded blowing (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,546 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,289 miles

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

engine slight blue smoke

fuel tank damp no sine of leak or smell of fuel

rear brake discs rusty poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,830 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,158 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,983 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 40,983 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,712 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 33,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,810 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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KS03 BKU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 KS03 BKU, 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 KS03 BKU registered?

KS03 BKU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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