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BX03 TBZ

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TBZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,897 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 77,897 miles

brake disc inappropriately repaired rear (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 74,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 71,417 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 67,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,682 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 May 2012 63,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,771 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,658 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,005 miles

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,973 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,245 miles

full inspection restricted due to engine cover fitted

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 TBZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX03 TBZ, 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 BX03 TBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BX03 TBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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