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BW03 WLL

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,381 mi
Last recorded103,381 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 103,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 102,975 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 102,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jul 2013 102,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine over heated during emission test!

front brake discs worn/corroded & pitted

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,236 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 79,132 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 59,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,199 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre side wall cut,void of tread on inner and outer edge,suggest early attention

o/s front tyre outer side wall cut,void of tread on inner edge,suggest early attention

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,285 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 WLL is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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