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SA03 NLE

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

61,952 mi
Last recorded61,952 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 NLE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,952 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 61,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 61,083 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 61,078 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 60,668 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,158 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 58,157 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 57,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear child seat insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2020 50,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,042 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 35,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 35,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported inner wheel arch (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,004 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension assembly (including sub frame)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 34,004 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to rear suspension assembly (including sub frame)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,388 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 33,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,983 miles

cut on sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,836 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,500 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,348 miles

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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SA03 NLE is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SA03 NLE, 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.

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SA03 NLE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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