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AX03 PGZ

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,718 mi
Last recorded112,718 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 PGZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 112,718 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,011 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,761 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front wheel has stud missing

rear brakes noisey

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,759 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,748 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine support worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,544 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 86,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

handbrake high travel low effort

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,262 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

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

front disc's are corroded and pitted

rear disc's are corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 55,407 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 55,407 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,905 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on 1.8mm + slight edge wear

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,010 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 43,999 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,241 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 23,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AX03 PGZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX03 PGZ, 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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AX03 PGZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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