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BU03 AEK

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,864 mi
Last recorded123,864 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 123,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake has only just met requirement

Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,458 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre's worn on outer tread edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,234 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,921 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 71,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,807 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder.

offside front tyre worn on shoulder.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,433 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,432 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 65,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,513 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 AEK is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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