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BP03 MDU

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,965 mi
Last recorded106,965 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 MDU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,965 miles

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

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

all exhaust boxes peeling

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 106,965 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all exhaust boxes peeling

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,147 miles

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

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

all exhaust boxes outer skins corroding and peeling

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

nearside rear brake caliper retaining spring missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all exhaust boxes outer skins corroding and peeling

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

nearside rear brake caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,076 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 98,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,113 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 94,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,458 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 89,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,913 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 68,913 miles

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

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

front discs slighty corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,896 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,828 miles

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)

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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BP03 MDU is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP03 MDU, 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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BP03 MDU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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