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BJ03 DYD

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,886 mi
Last recorded61,886 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,886 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box damaged but not leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box damaged but not leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,363 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 45,520 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre,1 in shoulder

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

front doors central locking fault

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

offside front window regulator noisey

power steering rack damp at nearside

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,520 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre,1 in shoulder

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

front doors central locking fault

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

offside front window regulator noisey

power steering rack damp at nearside

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,636 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped and worn

oil leak on engine possibly front main oil seal

Fail 7 Aug 2010 40,636 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped and worn

oil leak on engine possibly front main oil seal

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,564 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 28,005 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,005 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 22,607 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has damaged belt., slightly out of shape.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,607 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has damaged belt., slightly out of shape.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,118 miles

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

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

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 DYD is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DYD, 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 DYD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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