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DR03 DCL

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 DCL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,279 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,667 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,661 miles

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

air bag light on dash

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,510 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 66,510 miles

Air bag light on

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,078 miles

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

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

f/r discs worn

Pass 19 May 2009 47,207 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 47,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,697 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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DR03 DCL is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DR03 DCL, 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 DR03 DCL registered?

DR03 DCL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is DR03 DCL safe to buy?

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