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AO03 FYB

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,816 mi
Last recorded132,816 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FYB
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 118,228 miles

front suspensionn bushes have wear but ok at time of test

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,775 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,183 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 105,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,520 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges and nearing legal limits.

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 102,520 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges and nearing legal limits.

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 95,254 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,277 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 88,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,997 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,100 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and o/s reear wearing on outer edge.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,465 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 43,442 miles

both front tryes scrubbing on inner edges

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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AO03 FYB is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 FYB, 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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AO03 FYB is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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