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BU03 XZC

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,608 mi
Last recorded73,608 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XZC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,834 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,239 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit across centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 63,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit across centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,878 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2014 55,742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre seatbelt not fitted to car

Fail 18 Nov 2013 48,599 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,373 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,181 miles

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 XZC is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

BU03 XZC is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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