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BU03 AEF

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AEF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 119,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,122 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp is illuminated.

Exhaust rear box is corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,122 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp is illuminated.

Exhaust rear box is corroded.

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,958 miles

All discs and pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,131 miles

All brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,365 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,365 miles

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

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

All tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,445 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

b/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

b/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,105 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,160 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,968 miles

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 25 Mar 2009 37,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,608 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 24,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,886 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 AEF is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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