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S5 HPK

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 HPK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 83,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,405 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,290 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,807 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose heat shield corroding

coolant hose bleed screw damp/starting to leak

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,274 miles

Front Inner brake disc surfaces corroding

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,646 miles

Front Inner brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

Fail 4 Dec 2019 81,641 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,805 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 78,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 77,117 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroding

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Fail 29 Dec 2017 77,032 miles

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

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroding

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread on outer edge worn low not primary tread pattern

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,611 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,087 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,543 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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S5 HPK is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 HPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 HPK registered?

S5 HPK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is S5 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 HPK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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