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BX03 YNJ

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,181 mi
Last recorded101,181 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YNJ
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,181 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 92,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers seat fixed

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,227 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 74,705 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,256 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust system

slight corrosion on near side back to front brake pipe

top rust on brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,330 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,330 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,218 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 35,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,050 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,847 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,255 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 19,255 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BX03 YNJ is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,595 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+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX03 YNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX03 YNJ is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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