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AV03 NFL

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,187 mi
Last recorded135,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NFL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,187 miles

brake pipe to nsf flexy hose corroding

brake pipe to osf flexy corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2016 135,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. backrests (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipe to nsf flexy hose corroding

brake pipe to osf flexy corroding

osr and nsr brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 131,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,702 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 118,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 118,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 108,444 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2011 99,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 91,876 miles

boost pipe poor condition

door warning light on

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 19 May 2010 91,876 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

boost pipe poor condition

door warning light on

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,986 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 85,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2008 85,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 79,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 71,336 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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AV03 NFL is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AV03 NFL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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