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FV03 OJY

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,663 mi
Last recorded131,663 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OJY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 131,663 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 131,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 127,876 miles

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

advanced corrosion rear exhaust box

botrh front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 127,876 miles

advanced corrosion rear exhaust box

botrh front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2009 122,197 miles

n/s headlamp adjuster broken

Fail 4 Jul 2009 122,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s headlamp adjuster broken

Fail 22 May 2009 121,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and has nail in

Pass 24 Jun 2008 115,298 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 115,298 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on edges

nearside front tyre tread low 2mm

offside handbrake noisey

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Pass 26 Jun 2007 109,290 miles

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

front discs corroded on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Apr 2006 90,222 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 OJY is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

FV03 OJY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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