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FA52 BPV

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,842 mi
Last recorded99,842 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 BPV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 99,842 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre has cuts to outer side wall

o/s/r tyre perishing 225/45zr18

rear exhaust modified

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Jun 2012 93,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre has cuts to outer side wall

o/s/r tyre perishing 225/45zr18

rear exhaust modified

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jun 2011 88,270 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

modified exhaust fitted

retested wet

steering rack gaiters damp

unable inspect rear coil springs

Fail 11 Jun 2011 88,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

N/S and O/S steering rack gaiters damp possible leaks from rack

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust section modified

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,764 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,495 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly worn out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,820 miles

slight noise coming from engine

both rear discs slightly worn

slight dampnes round o/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear discs slightly worn

slight dampnes round o/s steering rack gaiter

slight noise coming from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,174 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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FA52 BPV 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 72.7%.

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 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 FA52 BPV, 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 FA52 BPV registered?

FA52 BPV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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