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LC03 DZJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,690 mi
Last recorded140,690 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DZJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 140,690 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 140,690 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 138,374 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 138,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,888 miles

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

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)

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,208 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 123,208 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x4 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 117,280 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,576 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,107 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pads wear indicator "ON" new pads and disks have been fitted prior to test ??

brake pedal rubber part worn out

Fail 12 Aug 2013 104,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pads wear indicator "ON" new pads and disks have been fitted prior to test ??

brake pedal rubber part worn out

Fail 24 May 2012 96,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust hitting underbody

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 96,850 miles

exhaust hitting underbody

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 92,156 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

water leak at engine

Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,075 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,908 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 82,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 76,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,794 miles

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

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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LC03 DZJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC03 DZJ, 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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LC03 DZJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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