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BJ03 CNK

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,297 mi
Last recorded141,297 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CNK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 141,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 136,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,748 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FRONT FLEXY JOINT... (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 122,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,037 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre has minor outer sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre has minor outer sidewall damage

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated but clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,121 miles

brake pipes to o\s and n\s\f flexible brake pipes rusting

damage to n\s\r outer tyre wall

Fail 29 May 2014 99,770 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes to o\s and n\s\f flexible brake pipes rusting

damage to n\s\r outer tyre wall

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,854 miles

n\s\f tyre low inner edge

nail in o\s\r tyre

o\s\f tyre wearing inner edge

o\s\r tyre low inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 87,854 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n\s\f tyre low inner edge

nail in o\s\r tyre

o\s\f tyre wearing inner edge

o\s\r tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,628 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 31,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,978 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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BJ03 CNK is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ03 CNK, 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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BJ03 CNK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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