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AY03 MWP

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,968 mi
Last recorded74,968 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 MWP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,968 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Nov 2017 74,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,357 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,357 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,770 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 66,217 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 62,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,648 miles

Rear seat belts not check at time of test due to child seats

Fail 1 Mar 2007 45,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear seat belts not check at time of test due to child seats

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,321 miles

O/S/R TYRE METAL STUCK IN TREAD

Fail 6 Mar 2006 36,321 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE METAL STUCK IN TREAD

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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AY03 MWP is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY03 MWP, 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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What year was AY03 MWP registered?

AY03 MWP is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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