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M50 NMW

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,128 mi
Last recorded79,128 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 NMW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,128 miles

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

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

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,073 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underbody.various suspension components and both outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,012 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both fronts and nearside rear tyre nearing 2mm markers

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Fail 12 Sep 2023 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers

corrosion to underbody,various suspension comoponents and nearside outer sill

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,159 miles

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

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,096 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,405 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,621 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,166 miles

both rear front to rear b/pipes corroding

engine light on

Fail 10 Sep 2015 58,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear front to rear b/pipes corroding

engine light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,828 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,828 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,252 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

exhaust cat internals loose

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,419 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Cat internals loose

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

Rear silencer and strap corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,419 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipes corroded

Cat internals loose

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

Rear silencer and strap corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,052 miles

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

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

defective engine mounting

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,829 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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M50 NMW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M50 NMW, 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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M50 NMW is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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