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BU03 CGY

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,622 mi
Last recorded87,622 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 72,254 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 72,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 68,864 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer wall,but tread is ok.

Pass 17 May 2013 68,864 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer wall,but tread is ok.

Pass 17 May 2012 65,663 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 65,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,795 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,795 miles

Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 55,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 52,222 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 52,222 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,883 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 CGY is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CGY, 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

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What year was BU03 CGY registered?

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

Is BU03 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 CGY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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