MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear mini fuel filter metal bracket corroded/eroded/snapped
Rear axle corroded
Rear fuel tank securing straps corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear mini fuel filter metal bracket corroded/eroded/snapped
Rear axle corroded
Rear fuel tank securing straps corroded
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake - advise brake diagnostic/service (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides drop link - top/bottom boots - split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides tyre below legal limit - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake - advise brake diagnostic/service (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust showing deterioration
tow ball removed at time of test
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust showing deterioration
tow ball removed at time of test
Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm - rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door window pillar starting to corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front slight leak from clutch master cylinder
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm - main bush - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear plates delaminated (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front and rear levelling units broken on suspension (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/r18 91w (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s+n/s front metal brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX03 ZBL is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 ZBL, 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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BX03 ZBL is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 March 2003.
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