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BJ03 DYG

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,738 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s headlamp poor beam image

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,010 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack damp

Fail 21 Dec 2011 54,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack damp

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,934 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 49,934 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in casing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,183 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 44,183 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,186 miles

DRIVERS ELEC WINDOW SWITCH BROKEN

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

N/S WIPER POOR

REAR PADS LOW

Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

N/S WIPER POOR

DRIVERS ELEC WINDOW SWITCH BROKEN

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,274 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 29,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,077 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 22,077 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 14,867 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 DYG is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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