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BG03 HVU

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,566 mi
Last recorded64,566 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HVU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,566 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,085 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,432 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,043 miles

Front brake discs excessivley corroded

N/S/F tyre parished on the outer sidewall

O/S/R tyre tread depth on the inner edge 3mm

Rear brake discs excessivley corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,274 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 51,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 48,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,063 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 48,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,171 miles

front brake pads very low

o/s/front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2007 37,158 miles

all brake pads wearing low

hand brake lever travel near limit.

Pass 15 May 2006 29,072 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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BG03 HVU is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG03 HVU, 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 BG03 HVU registered?

BG03 HVU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BG03 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 HVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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