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BW03 XTZ

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,249 mi
Last recorded96,249 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XTZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,248 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,278 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 89,273 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,981 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,435 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 70,428 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

near=side front wiper blade rubber split

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Fail 13 Oct 2012 70,428 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

near=side front wiper blade rubber split

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,426 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 64,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,975 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 56,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front tyres different size to rear tyres

Heavy corrosion rear brake discs

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 52,315 miles

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

front number plate becoming marked

the cooling fans did not cut in during the mot test

Pass 11 Oct 2008 49,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

part of exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,633 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 XTZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XTZ, 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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What year was BW03 XTZ registered?

BW03 XTZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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