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VO03 YKX

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,654 mi
Last recorded56,654 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 YKX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,654 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 55,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fault with reverse gear/ slipping

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,631 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 54,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,876 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,649 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,985 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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VO03 YKX is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VO03 YKX, 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 VO03 YKX registered?

VO03 YKX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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