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BW03 WJZ

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,220 mi
Last recorded73,220 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,220 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 73,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,303 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,370 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack and slight perished

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,110 miles

O/s/r tyre sidewalll slight damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,104 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/s/r tyre sidewalll slight damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,189 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,733 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,190 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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BW03 WJZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJZ, 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 BW03 WJZ registered?

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

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