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LIG 1335

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,524 mi
Last recorded125,524 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 1335
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 125,524 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side rods. ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,811 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 124,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,580 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 122,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes alongside fuel tank to rear brake system (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst under test (at clip) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 121,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake only just met requirements - recommend inspection/adjustment

Pass 15 Jan 2022 121,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements - inspection/adjustment recommended

Pass 9 Jan 2021 120,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all either corroded or coated/covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 115,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded front to rear.

Offside Brake pipe corroded front to rear.

Pass 30 Sep 2017 115,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,537 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,899 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 111,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,436 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 109,434 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 100,776 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 90,713 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs showing wear

both rear brake discs showing wear

wear noted to offside and nearside front steering rack end joints

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,084 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,323 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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LIG 1335 is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LIG 1335, 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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LIG 1335 is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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