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MK03 TTZ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,972 mi
Last recorded201,972 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TTZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 201,972 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 197,515 miles

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

rear brake pipe's starting to corrode

Fail 14 Apr 2011 197,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipe's starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2010 168,316 miles

chip in windscreen

rear number plate starting to discoulor

Fail 10 Apr 2010 168,280 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged down to 1.8mm

o/s/f tyre 1.9mm

rear number plate starting to discoulor

Pass 1 Apr 2009 134,891 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 134,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 100,556 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters split

Fail 20 Mar 2008 100,556 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower ball joint gaiters split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,528 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 94,511 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,656 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MK03 TTZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK03 TTZ, 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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What year was MK03 TTZ registered?

MK03 TTZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is MK03 TTZ safe to buy?

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