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DE03 CUC

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CUC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 81,446 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel

Pass 26 May 2010 76,030 miles

air bag light on

corrosion + wear on rear brake discs outer faces

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust flexy section started to perish

front brake pad sensors disconnected

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 May 2009 68,839 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 68,839 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 67,168 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,201 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 18 Apr 2007 60,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,333 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 54,194 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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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DE03 CUC is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE03 CUC, 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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What year was DE03 CUC registered?

DE03 CUC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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