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BT03 CWL

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CWL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,125 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking 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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,416 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

Fail 30 Oct 2012 92,416 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,589 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2011 83,586 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,177 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 71,639 miles

corrosion to back box

corrosion to rear brakes

Pass 20 May 2008 62,177 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 50,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 38,802 miles

n/s rear tyre 2mm

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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BT03 CWL is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT03 CWL, 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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BT03 CWL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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