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RJ03 OFU

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,438 mi
Last recorded134,438 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OFU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 134,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

general corrosion to rear suspension componants not excessive at present

Fail 11 Mar 2019 134,436 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

general corrosion to rear suspension componants not excessive at present

Pass 30 Aug 2016 112,750 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser bush under the vehicle ()

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 112,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens is excessively deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens is excessively deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser bush under the vehicle ()

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cover over servo and master cylinder

Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cover over servo and master cylinder

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,046 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2010 60,359 miles

see checklist 122696

Fail 25 Jul 2010 60,359 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

see checklist 122696

Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,542 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 45,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,107 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,804 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 30,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RJ03 OFU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ03 OFU, 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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RJ03 OFU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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