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VE03 TDV

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,059 mi
Last recorded156,059 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 TDV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 156,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2020 153,326 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 148,248 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 148,248 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 133,995 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 133,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,537 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 5 Sep 2017 125,499 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,328 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 117,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 108,840 miles

exhaust very rusty

handbrake performance low

Fail 21 May 2014 104,876 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres going out of shape

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 104,876 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres going out of shape

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 May 2013 99,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 93,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 86,916 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 86,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 77,635 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 68,595 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 68,550 miles

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

both front tyres close to tread wear indicators in centre section of tyre

offside rear tyre close to tread wear indicators

Pass 15 May 2008 57,756 miles

both rear brake discs corroding not excessive yet

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,767 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding (not excessive yet)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 46,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroding (not excessive yet)

Fail 22 May 2006 36,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 36,065 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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VE03 TDV is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VE03 TDV, 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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VE03 TDV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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