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BX03 YVN

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,041 mi
Last recorded184,041 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YVN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 184,041 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 9 Sep 2015 184,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 178,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 168,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 168,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 158,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 158,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 156,188 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT--SLIGHT PLAY S/COL TOP MTG

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 13 Jun 2012 156,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT--SLIGHT PLAY S/COL TOP MTG

Pass 26 Oct 2010 137,936 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL TOP MTG

Fail 26 Oct 2010 137,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL TOP MTG

Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,263 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 120,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WORN .

Pass 24 Jun 2008 101,214 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)

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

brake warning light on

play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2008 101,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

o/s handbrake effort

play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,998 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 51,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,802 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 YVN is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YVN, 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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What year was BX03 YVN registered?

BX03 YVN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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