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BJ03 EAM

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,191 mi
Last recorded135,191 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EAM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 135,191 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 131,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

traction control warning light is on indicating a fault in the system

Pass 8 Nov 2011 126,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 126,347 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 113,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 101,312 miles

near side+off side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 89,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,104 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,790 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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 EAM is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAM, 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 EAM registered?

BJ03 EAM is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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