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FP03 PVT

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,927 mi
Last recorded122,927 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 PVT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 122,927 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick heat damage (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,322 miles

Rear both sides

Fail 7 Nov 2016 120,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog light inop

Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,656 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 118,656 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2014 115,129 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge and have nail in the tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing edges and pershing cracks and nail

Pass 6 Sep 2013 110,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,561 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,519 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 89,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,375 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 71,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,076 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 59,076 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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FP03 PVT is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP03 PVT, 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 FP03 PVT registered?

FP03 PVT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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