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OY03 ADU

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

171,092 mi
Last recorded171,092 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 ADU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 171,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 171,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 167,831 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 167,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 162,768 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 158,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 153,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 149,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 141,562 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 141,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 133,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 120,194 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 120,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 91,314 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,294 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,302 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 74,302 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear body and bumper damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,548 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 54,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front abs wires has been rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,707 miles

N/S and O/S/F TYRES ADVANCE WEAR.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,765 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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OY03 ADU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OY03 ADU, 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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OY03 ADU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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