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BX03 YVP

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,452 mi
Last recorded109,452 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YVP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 109,452 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 107,446 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/40/18 ()

Fail 19 May 2020 107,446 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/40/18 ()

Pass 8 May 2019 105,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 101,778 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 101,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 98,790 miles

Engine stabilizer bush worn

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 94,993 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 94,993 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 90,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2015 90,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 87,305 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2014 87,305 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 78,171 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 73,909 miles

Air bag warning lamp staying on.

Fail 24 May 2012 73,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Air bag warning lamp staying on.

Nearside rear tyre slghtly cracked.

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, and nail in tread.

Pass 18 May 2011 72,666 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearisde rear tyre cracked.

Fail 17 May 2011 72,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearisde rear tyre cracked.

Pass 20 May 2010 66,604 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 17 May 2010 66,602 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,565 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,565 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,930 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 24 Feb 2006 37,927 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 YVP is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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