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BK03 BWV

2003 MG Zt

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,225 mi
Last recorded96,225 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BWV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 93,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

possible engine or gearbox mount worn, further investigation needed

Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

possible engine or gearbox mount worn, further investigation needed

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,928 miles

osr susp area slight corrosion

stonechip windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,879 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light

Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,878 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,323 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,503 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 54,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,112 miles

front tyre outer edges wearing

nearside rear brake pads low

slight lipps on front brake discs

Fail 13 Feb 2014 54,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre outer edges wearing

nearside rear brake pads low

slight lipps on front brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,075 miles

light rust on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,465 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,091 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin tearing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,153 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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BK03 BWV is a 2003 MG Zt in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BK03 BWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 BWV registered?

BK03 BWV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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