2003 MG ZT 2.5L Petrol · S5 HPK
2003 MG ZT (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 84,456 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2497cc
S5 HPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 84,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
S5 HPK Mileage History
- 08/12/202182,807 mi
- 28/03/202383,290 mi+483 mi
- 19/03/202483,405 mi+115 mi
- 25/03/202583,758 mi+353 mi
- 27/03/202684,456 mi+698 mi
Average of roughly 384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S5 HPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zt (S5 HPK) between December 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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