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LL53 UAA

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,105 mi
Last recorded173,105 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 UAA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 173,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Surface Rust

Pass 26 Sep 2024 164,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 157,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

plate limit 1.33

Fail 19 Sep 2023 156,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

plate limit 1.33

Pass 20 Sep 2022 152,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear jacking blocks missing

Pass 4 Sep 2021 145,022 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust rubbers adrift

Fail 4 Sep 2021 145,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust rubbers adrift

Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 131,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,432 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (slight) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 127,432 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (slight) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,857 miles

Both front springs rusted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight rust on brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2017 122,857 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Both front suspension springs rusted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight rust on brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2017 122,855 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Both front suspension springs rusted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight rust on brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,307 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,299 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,754 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,792 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 85,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,816 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,720 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 65,719 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,489 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,421 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,571 miles

Both Rear disc's worn

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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LL53 UAA 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 71.4%.

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 LL53 UAA, 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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LL53 UAA is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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