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DU03 SBY

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,419 mi
Last recorded142,419 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 SBY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 142,419 miles

metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 131,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2018 131,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Imbalance Brake imbalance Result Axle (1) 0% Axle (2) 30%

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and Nearside Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 119,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and Nearside Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,188 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 94,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 89,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 78,504 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 72,478 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 57,173 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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DU03 SBY is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU03 SBY, 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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DU03 SBY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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