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BW03 XVE

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,263 mi
Last recorded57,263 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,263 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

o/s/r tyre age cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2011 57,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

o/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 51,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,405 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,008 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 4,006 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,420 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 31,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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 XVE is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

BW03 XVE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is BW03 XVE safe to buy?

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