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BU03 AAF

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,084 mi
Last recorded74,084 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AAF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,084 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 72,405 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 72,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,685 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,413 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 56,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,973 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,635 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,908 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,025 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,992 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,732 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 20,682 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BU03 AAF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 AAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU03 AAF registered?

BU03 AAF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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