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MG53 ZTT

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,299 mi
Last recorded143,299 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG53 ZTT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,630 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 127,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,590 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 115,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both strut top mounts rough on lock to lock

MIL light doesn't illuminate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres feathered

Rear exhaust temporary repaired

Reverse lights not working

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both strut top mounts rough on lock to lock

MIL light doesn't illuminate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres feathered

Rear exhaust temporary repaired

Reverse lights not working

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,022 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough both strut top mounts (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel cooler (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough both strut top mounts (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 13 Sep 2016 92,631 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 92,631 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,982 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,980 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,352 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,352 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,934 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,902 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,268 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,652 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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MG53 ZTT is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MG53 ZTT, 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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MG53 ZTT is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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