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FH03 GWK

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,502 mi
Last recorded138,502 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 GWK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 138,502 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 138,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,768 miles

noise from nearside rear brake (internal)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 120,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

noise from nearside rear brake (internal)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,365 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded ( beside fuel tank )

Fail 20 Feb 2015 104,365 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,160 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,942 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front

front tyres wearing on outside edges

long handbrake

nearside handbrake slightly low

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,857 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 72,304 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,254 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 57,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,933 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,827 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 38,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FH03 GWK is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH03 GWK, 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 FH03 GWK registered?

FH03 GWK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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