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BU03 AEB

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,109 mi
Last recorded107,109 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AEB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,109 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 107,108 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

under tray loose

Fail 6 Nov 2017 102,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

under tray loose

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,284 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,384 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 92,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 87,361 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 87,245 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,863 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,476 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 74,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,736 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 64,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,023 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 60,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 55,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front flasher filled with water

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear exh box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,478 miles

offside front flasher filled with water

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear exh box corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 47,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 31,810 miles

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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BU03 AEB is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BU03 AEB, 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 BU03 AEB registered?

BU03 AEB is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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