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CV03 OSE

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,523 mi
Last recorded153,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 OSE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 153,523 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 153,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 153,517 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 147,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 133,990 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 122,933 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 122,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,561 miles

Front brake pads approx half worn

Front tyres 1.8-2mm on very inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,263 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 59,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,260 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,530 miles

engine cover fitted

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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CV03 OSE is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV03 OSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV03 OSE registered?

CV03 OSE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is CV03 OSE safe to buy?

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