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RF03 APY

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

106,336 mi
Last recorded106,336 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 APY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 106,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general underbody corrosion

repairs covered in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2025 106,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 106,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 104,592 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,109 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 94,102 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,362 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,705 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 74,699 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,066 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 72,066 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,172 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to n/s (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,213 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 65,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,734 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,337 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,570 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,858 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 43,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,945 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Apr 2012 38,944 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,842 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,842 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)

corrosion in rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,684 miles

surface corrosion on rear silencer.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,332 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 23,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,375 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,591 miles

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

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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RF03 APY is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RF03 APY, 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 RF03 APY registered?

RF03 APY is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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