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FV03 OPT

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,457 mi
Last recorded182,457 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OPT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 182,457 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 182,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 172,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 160,117 miles

Front tyres on 3mms

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 146,220 miles

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

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

rear tyres on 3mms.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 132,869 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear upper suspension arms slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front abs wire slightly damaged (no wires exposed)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 132,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear upper suspension arms slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front abs wire slightly damaged (no wires exposed)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 128,165 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 128,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 122,279 miles

abs/brake pad warning wire requires attention soon

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both trailing arm bushes slightly perished

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre has slight sidwall damage

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 117,409 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 26 Oct 2010 117,380 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2009 112,440 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 112,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 106,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,351 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2007 95,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2006 85,448 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 OPT is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

FV03 OPT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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