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BU03 AEC

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,725 mi
Last recorded68,725 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AEC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 68,725 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 67,282 miles

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

under tray fitted, limiting view

Fail 4 May 2017 67,272 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak ()

under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,888 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,201 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 54,196 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,728 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 46,679 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,885 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,808 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,476 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 21,127 miles

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

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)

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

nearside and offside rear tyrewalls begining to crack

rear number plate backing begining to brakedown

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 AEC is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BU03 AEC, 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 AEC registered?

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

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