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SK03 ZRG

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,876 mi
Last recorded126,876 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 ZRG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,876 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 119,207 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Apr 2014 103,757 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 100,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 92,938 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 92,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 87,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,925 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 82,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 74,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 68,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 68,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,784 miles

rear pads getting low †rear disc getting low / surface corrosion

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 ZRG is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK03 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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