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SO03 UST

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,501 mi
Last recorded109,501 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 UST
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 109,501 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 105,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 101,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,835 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,814 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,764 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,764 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,039 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 60,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Cooling Fan not working,Bonnet catches siezed

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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SO03 UST is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO03 UST, 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 SO03 UST registered?

SO03 UST is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SO03 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 UST shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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