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BX03 YVS

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,152 mi
Last recorded143,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YVS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,152 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 143,095 miles

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

EML ON

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 140,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,653 miles

front tyres worn slightly on edges

slight exhaust blow at first joint

Fail 18 Jan 2018 134,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn slightly on edges

n/s parking brake reading low

slight exhaust blow at first joint

Pass 14 Jan 2017 124,902 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 124,867 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 113,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak rear of cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,518 miles

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

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

headlamps condensated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,817 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 34,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 24,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,392 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,420 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 13,230 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES AT LIMIT ADVISE REPLACING.

REAR TYRES LOW.

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 YVS is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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