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BX03 ZKE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,190 mi
Last recorded83,190 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,190 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,517 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray

Rear Exhaust corroded and damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2013 79,031 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,812 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 12 May 2011 74,295 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 74,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,017 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 68,017 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,730 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 9 May 2008 53,701 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 53,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,888 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 ZKE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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