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BU03 CJY

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,061 mi
Last recorded176,061 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CJY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 176,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively codes removed (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front and offside front and nearside rear .steel wheels fitted but of same size

both rear parking brakes only just met required braking eficiencies

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 176,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively codes removed (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front and offside front and nearside rear .steel wheels fitted but of same size

both rear parking brakes only just met required braking eficiencies

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 150,114 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 144,366 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 140,630 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 140,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 133,542 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 133,525 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,349 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 113,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

splits in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 103,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking badly on inner side walls

hand brake lever outer cover loose

offside mirror body glued in position

Fail 7 Aug 2006 55,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CJY is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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