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SB03 MLF

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,160 mi
Last recorded128,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 MLF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,160 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 124,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 121,418 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 114,586 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,949 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 104,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay.

parking brake lever little reserve travel.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,087 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 99,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened wishbone holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,377 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 96,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,224 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 64,735 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,579 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 51,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,774 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,515 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,515 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 25,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,073 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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SB03 MLF is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB03 MLF, 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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What year was SB03 MLF registered?

SB03 MLF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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