2003 MG ZT 2.0L Diesel · OY03 FFW
2003 MG ZT (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 116,900 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1951cc
OY03 FFW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2017
- 116,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
OY03 FFW Mileage History
- 04/01/200643,273 mi
- 04/01/200643,273 mi
- 22/12/200652,670 mi+9,397 mi
- 02/01/200861,060 mi+8,390 mi
- 02/01/200861,060 mi
- 29/05/200966,661 mi+5,601 mi
- 29/11/201074,087 mi+7,426 mi
- 29/11/201074,087 mi
- 16/05/201281,734 mi+7,647 mi
- 16/05/201281,734 mi
- 21/05/201388,016 mi+6,282 mi
- 21/05/201388,016 mi
- 15/05/201495,217 mi+7,201 mi
- 16/05/201495,217 mi
- 19/05/2015102,005 mi+6,788 mi
- 22/05/2015102,005 mi
- 17/05/2016108,868 mi+6,863 mi
- 20/05/2016108,868 mi
- 24/05/2017116,900 mi+8,032 mi
- 24/05/2017116,900 mi
Average of roughly 6,467 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
OY03 FFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zt (OY03 FFW) between January 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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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