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W55 SON

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,934 mi
Last recorded100,934 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 SON
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,934 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 100,934 miles

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

Front level sensor bracket broken

Pass 5 Jul 2025 100,564 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 100,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,832 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 99,832 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,359 miles

Front brake pipes and hose ferrules starting to corrode

Offside sun visor missing

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,131 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 97,131 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,430 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 93,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear slight drag

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,404 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Rear brake has slight drag

Offside sun visor not fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,344 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 83,344 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,317 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 69,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,882 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,275 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,955 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 48,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,014 miles

Screenwash weak in operation

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,186 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,670 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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W55 SON is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W55 SON, 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 W55 SON registered?

W55 SON is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is W55 SON safe to buy?

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