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BF03 PGU

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,493 mi
Last recorded129,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PGU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 129,493 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

front tyres worn low on outer edges

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s/r tyre scrubbing out on edges and cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Jul 2014 129,493 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

front tyres worn low on outer edges

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s/r tyre scrubbing out on edges and cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 123,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,387 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 117,387 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 106,728 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 90,876 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,119 miles

4 tyers on limet

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,456 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 70,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,894 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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BF03 PGU is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 PGU, 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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What year was BF03 PGU registered?

BF03 PGU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 PGU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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