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BG03 GVC

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,763 mi
Last recorded123,763 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GVC
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,763 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 123,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,953 miles

slight cracking both rear tyres

Fail 5 Feb 2015 119,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight cracking both rear tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 107,396 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 107,396 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,746 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 97,273 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,523 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,521 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 87,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 87,655 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,431 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,371 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BG03 GVC is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,595 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+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 GVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG03 GVC registered?

BG03 GVC is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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