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RJ03 ZXA

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,438 mi
Last recorded175,438 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 ZXA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 175,438 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body and suspension corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2022 175,438 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under body and suspension corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 May 2019 166,633 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2018 152,579 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 May 2017 137,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,557 miles

slight play in front engine mount

under tray fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2015 123,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,827 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 118,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,438 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,438 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 101,044 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2012 101,044 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2011 88,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,648 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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RJ03 ZXA is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ03 ZXA, 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 ZXA is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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