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BT03 YAD

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,646 mi
Last recorded145,646 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YAD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 145,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 144,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 143,089 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 143,050 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

emissions not tested due to engine coolant leaking badly

Pass 27 Nov 2014 141,308 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 141,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 140,386 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 139,287 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 139,287 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 138,095 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has splits to inner wall

o/s/f tyre has splits to inner wall

Pass 12 Nov 2010 136,611 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 136,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 131,004 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 131,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 123,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 116,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,771 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BT03 YAD is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YAD, 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 BT03 YAD registered?

BT03 YAD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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