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BJ03 CXN

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,013 mi
Last recorded117,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre of car at supports (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 117,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre of car at supports (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,817 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 116,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,614 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 116,614 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 116,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 110,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,832 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 87,832 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,576 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 77,540 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,012 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,963 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,336 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 CXN is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ03 CXN, 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 BJ03 CXN registered?

BJ03 CXN is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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