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BX03 YKW

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,971 mi
Last recorded138,971 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YKW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 138,971 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,309 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 134,309 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch close to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 127,575 miles

Moderate underside surface corrosion in testable areas.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 127,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Moderate underside surface corrosion in testable areas.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 119,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 119,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 118,519 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,676 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubbers broken

Fail 23 Apr 2014 109,606 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,184 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 97,179 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,500 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 83,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 71,345 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,298 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BX03 YKW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX03 YKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX03 YKW is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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