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SV03 PXG

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

200,390 mi
Last recorded200,390 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 PXG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 200,390 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.38 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Saddle bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at rose bush (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rose bush (outer) dust cover deteriorated/split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 198,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Undercarriage/welding repairs covered in wax oyl or similar

Fail 15 Aug 2023 198,455 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake inadequately mounted calliper carrier bolt (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Undercarriage/welding repairs covered in wax oyl or similar

Pass 15 Aug 2022 191,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe to rear - before front connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe to rear - before front connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges to cause injury of grazed against

Undercarriage/welding repairs covered in wax oyl or similar

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 184,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre width - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 177,061 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 171,063 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 162,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 161,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIE LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 154,088 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 153,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 145,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 136,067 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 130,389 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 116,950 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 109,826 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 109,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 97,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,292 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front/rear brake discs corroded

hand brake travel

tank straps corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2011 97,278 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front/rear brake discs corroded

hand brake travel

tank straps corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,521 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 81,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 45,545 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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SV03 PXG is a 2003 MG Zt-t 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-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV03 PXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV03 PXG is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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