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YM03 RUU

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,188 mi
Last recorded51,188 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RUU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 51,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,263 miles

lower engine mounting worn

Fail 22 Feb 2016 48,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear cracking on outer tread

lower engine mounting worn

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall cracking/splitting, nail in tread.

Offside rear tyre worn/slight cracking.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 45,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall cracking/splitting, nail in tread.

Offside rear tyre worn/slight cracking.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,295 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 42,286 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

air bag light on

Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,432 miles

air bag light illuminated

corrosion present on exhaust

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,741 miles

air bag lamp illumunated

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,204 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 24,204 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,521 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,797 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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YM03 RUU is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YM03 RUU, 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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YM03 RUU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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