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T2 FAW

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,638 mi
Last recorded147,638 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 FAW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 147,638 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 147,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,127 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 122,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2021 118,982 miles

corrosion to rear sub-frame

Fail 16 Nov 2021 118,976 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 13 Nov 2020 114,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 112,646 miles

FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION ALL CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2018 110,569 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 108,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 106,486 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 106,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 103,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 101,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 21 May 2014 101,061 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,447 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,714 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,755 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,438 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,609 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,603 miles

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

front brake pads 3 mm

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,955 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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T2 FAW is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T2 FAW, 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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T2 FAW is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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