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BJ03 DYC

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 DYC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,592 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front seatbelt slow at retracting

Fail 2 Jul 2012 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front seatbelt slow at retracting

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,990 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres on 3.5mm and both inner sidewalls starting to split

front brake discs badly worn

n/s/f jacking pad missing

nail in edge of o/s/r tyre - not repairable

o/s driveshaft inner boot weeping grease past clip

Fail 6 Jun 2011 49,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres on 3.5mm and both inner sidewalls starting to split

front brake discs badly worn

n/s/f jacking pad missing

nail in edge of o/s/r tyre - not repairable

o/s driveshaft inner boot weeping grease past clip

Pass 4 May 2010 41,888 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,494 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 29,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,875 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 DYC is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DYC, 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 DYC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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