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FV03 CMY

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,493 mi
Last recorded93,493 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CMY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,493 miles

engine smells of fuel

nearside front trye perished

Fail 13 Mar 2017 93,491 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine smells of fuel

nearside front trye perished

Fail 12 Nov 2016 93,480 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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,093 miles

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

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

o/s/r no plate bulb dim in operation

Fail 6 Aug 2015 92,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r no plate bulb dim in operation

Pass 8 May 2014 87,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,419 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 68,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 68,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,242 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,231 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 43,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,619 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,217 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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FV03 CMY is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV03 CMY, 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 FV03 CMY registered?

FV03 CMY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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