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BU03 AED

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,130 mi
Last recorded77,130 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AED
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,130 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,318 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 76,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,014 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 75,003 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 74,210 miles

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

n/s rear silencer box corroding

Fail 21 May 2014 74,177 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear silencer box corroding

Pass 16 May 2013 72,820 miles

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

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2013 72,820 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 71,569 miles

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 20 May 2011 70,281 miles

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

both front tyres perishing.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,237 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 18 May 2009 63,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 63,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,061 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 60,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,188 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 AED is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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