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BP03 MRU

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,973 mi
Last recorded138,973 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 MRU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 138,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under tray insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2014 138,961 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under tray insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2013 132,004 miles

eml light on

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Fail 19 Mar 2013 132,003 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,901 miles

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

eml light on

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 120,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

eml light on

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,730 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 102,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 89,146 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 77,880 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 77,814 miles

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

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

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 MRU is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MRU, 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 BP03 MRU registered?

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

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