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CF52 HWO

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,228 mi
Last recorded117,228 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 HWO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 117,228 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner faces

front brakes are showing some signs of imbalance during roller brake test

Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,228 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner faces

front brakes are showing some signs of imbalance during roller brake test

Pass 7 Jan 2013 112,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,925 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 110,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,900 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low

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

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

surface corrosion at O/S bulk head drain

Fail 31 Jan 2011 88,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

surface corrosion at O/S bulk head drain

Fail 25 Feb 2010 67,360 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake effort below average

hand brake travel excessive

rear brakes uneven 20%

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,360 miles

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

hand brake effort below average

hand brake travel excessive

rear brakes uneven 20%

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,109 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,810 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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CF52 HWO is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF52 HWO, 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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CF52 HWO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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