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RA53 TFZ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

200,078 mi
Last recorded200,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 TFZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 200,078 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive black smoke. Exhaust system blowing. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front sections of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

Underbody and components have surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2025 192,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - VERY Close to limit!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 192,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached O/S & N/S (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - VERY Close to limit!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 190,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened + possible spring broken - investigation required (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2024 183,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 183,333 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working O/S & N/S - And lenses broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch trim insecure

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 174,730 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective O/S & N/S - Output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light O/S & N/S (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 174,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective O/S & N/S - Output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light O/S & N/S (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 167,419 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Or lenses/bulbs - intensity low - O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 167,260 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Or lenses/bulbs - intensity low - O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 161,157 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank cradle impact damage

Fail 29 Jun 2021 161,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank cradle impact damage

Pass 22 Aug 2019 158,295 miles

Fuel tank cradle bent...

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 158,154 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank cradle bent...

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 145,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 135,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre outter wall slightly damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2016 125,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre outter wall slightly damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 122,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,225 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,566 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 106,566 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,238 miles

n/s/r brake rear outer face pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,490 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

parking brake lever has high travel

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Nov 2007 46,819 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,819 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,596 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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RA53 TFZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RA53 TFZ, 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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RA53 TFZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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