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BW03 WJY

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,907 mi
Last recorded140,907 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 WJY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 140,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 140,907 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 109,280 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,605 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 97,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying on edge (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,531 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,353 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,353 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,724 miles

front brake pads worn

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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BW03 WJY is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BW03 WJY, 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.

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BW03 WJY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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