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BU03 CHJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,022 mi
Last recorded147,022 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CHJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 147,022 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 147,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 124,288 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 124,288 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 103,772 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,185 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 90,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,382 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 79,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clicking noise coming from around brake pedal area when load is applied to pedal

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,246 miles

clicking noise coming from around brake pedal area when load is applied to pedal

Pass 15 Jan 2008 66,855 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,525 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,853 miles

"clicking" noise felt through brake pedal when brakes are applied

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BU03 CHJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 CHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU03 CHJ registered?

BU03 CHJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is BU03 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 CHJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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