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BX03 TBY

2003 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,787 mi
Last recorded116,787 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TBY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,787 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 116,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,001 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,092 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CRACKED (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 110,638 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,728 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 108,728 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,252 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 103,153 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 103,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,214 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside front ABS lead

Fail 7 Dec 2011 94,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

damage to offside front ABS lead

slight cracks appearing nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,386 miles

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake reserve travel near max

offside front seat squab insecure

offside front tyre wall damaged

rear silencer corroded

steering column height adjuster insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,878 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large chunk of rubber out of o/s front tyre sidewall

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2009 78,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large chunk of rubber out of o/s front tyre sidewall

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,884 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,674 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,180 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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BX03 TBY is a 2003 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX03 TBY, 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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BX03 TBY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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