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CA03 BZW

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,992 mi
Last recorded171,992 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BZW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 171,992 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 25 Jan 2017 171,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 140,425 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 128,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 118,445 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,451 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 107,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

vehicle clutch fault.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 104,558 miles

battery light on

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Aug 2010 104,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to crack

battery light on

Fail 21 Aug 2010 104,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery charge light on

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Aug 2009 99,539 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 93,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 93,019 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 73,570 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,877 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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CA03 BZW is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel 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 CA03 BZW, 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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CA03 BZW is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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