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BL03 ELX

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,265 mi
Last recorded87,265 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ELX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,265 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 87,265 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2020 86,805 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clean and wax oil brake pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 86,392 miles

All visible brake pipes have some corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All visible brake pipes have some corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,203 miles

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

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

clean and wax oil all brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,873 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 70,873 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,881 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,998 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 63,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,688 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 40,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,026 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 40,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

long tavel on the hand brake lever

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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BL03 ELX is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL03 ELX, 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 BL03 ELX registered?

BL03 ELX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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