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BX03 YYL

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,296 mi
Last recorded83,296 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YYL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 81,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust box corroded rear

handbrake reserve high

nsf droplink dust cover deteriorated

osf droplink dust cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 76,973 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,852 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,055 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light intermittently on.

both front tyres wearing faster around the edges

brake warning light on but sensors cables severed

rear exhaust box slightly corroded and deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2011 46,340 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 46,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 40,412 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,575 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 31,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,836 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 26,826 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 1 Mar 2006 22,560 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 22,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YYL is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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