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AJ03 CPZ

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CPZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 82,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,478 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Fail 27 Apr 2017 80,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split 22"spoiler (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and scrubbed out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and scrubbed out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 77,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and scrubbed out on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

damage to o/s outersill

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner tread area

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 77,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and scrubbed out on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

damage to o/s outersill

headlight lenses frosted

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner tread area

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 74,557 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbed out on edges

poor headlight beam images

Fail 7 May 2015 74,557 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

front tyres scrubbed out on edges

poor headlight beam images

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,293 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 14 May 2013 67,079 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

damage to o/s outersill

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear intermediate brake pipes and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 67,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

damage to o/s outersill

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear intermediate brake pipes and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 64,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag warning light on will fail next year

corrosion starting on both front brake pipes

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

n/s/r park brake poor readings

Pass 11 May 2011 61,082 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs lipped

Fail 10 May 2011 61,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

air bag light on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 May 2010 54,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre low tread(just under 3mm)

Fail 12 May 2010 54,021 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre low tread(just under 3mm)

Pass 13 May 2009 45,758 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/f jacking pad missing

Fail 13 May 2009 45,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 15 May 2008 39,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 33,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,654 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AJ03 CPZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 CPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ03 CPZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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