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FX03 ORN

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,544 mi
Last recorded163,544 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 ORN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 163,544 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush,both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

drivers seat outer bolster in poor condition

fuel valve and pipe connections under car corroded,not leaking at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2018 163,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush,both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

drivers seat outer bolster in poor condition

fuel valve and pipe connections under car corroded,not leaking at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2017 158,823 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 158,823 miles

Fuel system component insecure pressure valve under car,near fuel tank,is also corroded,however is not leaking fuel (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Central exhaust heatshield adrift

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 153,855 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 148,233 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 148,233 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2014 143,630 miles

both rear tyres perishing inside treads

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2014 143,630 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perishing inside treads

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2012 143,456 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 143,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 131,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,741 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 105,741 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2009 749,994 miles

both rear shockers has a light misting of oil

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,994 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shockers has a light misting of oil

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,279 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 69,279 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,152 miles

offside front wiper blade split slightly

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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FX03 ORN is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX03 ORN, 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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FX03 ORN is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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