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SK03 XWR

2003 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,141 mi
Last recorded145,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 XWR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 145,141 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front images/discolored light lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on upper casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 145,141 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shields missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front images/discolored light lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on upper casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 137,505 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear seat and nearside front seat ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 123,738 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,563 miles

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

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

slight play in steering n/s/f

Fail 3 Apr 2014 93,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering n/s/f

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,842 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs very poor innersurface

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs very poor innersurface

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,373 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear exhaust mount broken, but exhaust not insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,555 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SK03 XWR is a 2003 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SK03 XWR, 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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SK03 XWR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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