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DU03 VEL

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,999 mi
Last recorded152,999 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VEL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 152,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded around mounting clips on floor

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 152,999 miles

air bag light on

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded around mounting clips on floor

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 140,569 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes covered in grease

rear silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 140,569 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes covered in grease

rear silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 127,014 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Feb 2011 126,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,814 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp inop

nearside rear door will not open

Fail 17 Feb 2010 109,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front fog lamp inop

nearside rear door will not open

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,789 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 77,793 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,993 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,993 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,139 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 VEL is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DU03 VEL, 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 VEL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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