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BJ03 VLU

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

70,394 mi
Last recorded70,394 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 70,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,135 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls not deep enough to reach the chords

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front discs corroded,rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front discs corroded,rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,936 miles

ALL discs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 57,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 51,079 miles

Front discs slight corrosion

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

Fail 22 May 2012 51,061 miles

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

Front discs slight corrosion

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

Pass 25 May 2011 47,067 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

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

Rear Discs worn and corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 47,007 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front discs worn and corroded

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

Rear Discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 45,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

atr bag light on

Pass 18 May 2010 45,313 miles

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

atr bag light on

Pass 13 May 2009 42,741 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 38,507 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,569 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 33,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 27,215 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 VLU is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

BJ03 VLU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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