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FM03 CFG

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,024 mi
Last recorded87,024 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 CFG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,485 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front disc corroded

rear disc worn but dont affect the brake prefomance

slight corrosion to rear of exhaust

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front disc corroded

rear disc worn but dont affect the brake prefomance

slight corrosion to rear of exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,224 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,829 miles

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

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

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

all brake disc`s in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,829 miles

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

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

all brake disc`s in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2010 63,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 63,131 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 53,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,654 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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FM03 CFG is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FM03 CFG, 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 FM03 CFG registered?

FM03 CFG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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