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BX03 YYV

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,194 mi
Last recorded89,194 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YYV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 89,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 81,561 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 81,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,407 miles

Airbag light staying on.

Only small amount of servo action.

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 77,407 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)

Airbag light staying on.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and getting low on tread.

Offside rear tyre on limit and worn smooth on inner edge.

Only small amount of servo action.

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,111 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop links have slight free play.

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking.

Offside front brake pipe getting rusty.

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty and deteriorated.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front antiroll bar drop links have slight free play.

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking.

Offside front brake pipe getting rusty.

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty and deteriorated.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear to front brake pads o/s/f

Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wet at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,830 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 44,830 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine bay covered by undertray

large cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall,not deep enough to reach chords

light stonechips in windscreen

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,302 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 35,302 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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 YYV is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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