2003 MG ZT 1.8L Petrol · DU03 OKH
2003 MG ZT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 145,893 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/08/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
DU03 OKH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2014
- 145,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for MG MG ZT / ZT-T
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DU03 OKH Mileage History
- 09/08/200672,465 mi
- 06/08/200780,295 mi+7,830 mi
- 16/07/200887,807 mi+7,512 mi
- 01/09/2009102,673 mi+14,866 mi
- 31/08/2010116,332 mi+13,659 mi
- 31/08/2010116,332 mi
- 12/11/2011124,660 mi+8,328 mi
- 10/11/2012130,445 mi+5,785 mi
- 15/11/2012130,493 mi+48 mi
- 26/11/2013135,632 mi+5,139 mi
- 04/12/2013135,941 mi+309 mi
- 05/12/2014145,883 mi+9,942 mi
- 06/12/2014145,893 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,820 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
DU03 OKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zt (DU03 OKH) between August 2006 and December 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
Common Problems: MG ZT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber drains block with leaves, causing water to rise and submerge the engine ECU.
- Front Coil Spring Breakage(Moderate)
The front coil springs are prone to snapping due to fierce corrosion, particularly on UK roads with salt and potholes. This is a common MOT failure.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.8 Petrol)(Serious)
The 1.8 K-Series petrol engine is prone to head gasket failure if the cooling system is neglected. Symptoms include overheating and oil/coolant mixing.
- Brake Pipe Corrosion(Serious)
The brake pipes can corrode, particularly in areas where road salt is used. This is a serious safety concern and a common MOT failure point.
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