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BU03 CGV

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,691 mi
Last recorded77,691 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,691 miles

airbag warning on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,623 miles

airbag light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 61,590 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,826 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,076 miles

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

offside front tyre rotation wrong way

unable to check front underside fully due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2006 38,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 CGV is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU03 CGV?

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What year was BU03 CGV registered?

BU03 CGV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is BU03 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 CGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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