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FB03 LZJ

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,328 mi
Last recorded124,328 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 LZJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 124,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

sweat around fuel tank area

Fail 17 Aug 2015 124,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

sweat around fuel tank area

Pass 23 Aug 2014 118,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 112,633 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 107,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning lamp on

exhaust corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,943 miles

brake warning lamp on

exhaust corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 104,122 miles

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

brake warning light on

rear brake discs n/s o/s

Fail 9 Aug 2011 104,029 miles

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake warning light on

rear brake discs n/s o/s

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,884 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,252 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,302 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 66,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,112 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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FB03 LZJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB03 LZJ, 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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FB03 LZJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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