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BD03 YRT

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YRT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2018 91,924 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position wont open (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced all (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached heat sheilds (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,476 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

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

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joint

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Dec 2017 81,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 have 1 x (4.2.A.1e)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

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

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joint

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Nov 2017 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NRS reverse light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with reverse lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front o/s - n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre low pressure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,745 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,731 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,289 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,178 miles

Offside handbrake showing much lower reading than nearside 240-100 lb.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,036 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,454 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 31,454 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 25,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,002 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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BD03 YRT is a 2003 MG Zt 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 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 BD03 YRT, 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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BD03 YRT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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