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BJ03 DYU

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,948 mi
Last recorded91,948 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 DYU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,948 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,064 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,445 miles

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

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

front tyres worn more on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 72,439 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

front tyres worn more on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,456 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 68,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,206 miles

both front and rear subframes and suspension arms slight corrosion

front exhaust pipe flexi webbing damaged but exhaust not blowing

screen washer fluid cap missing

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,852 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 53,852 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,653 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,200 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 DYU is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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