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FX03 OSC

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,872 mi
Last recorded127,872 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OSC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 127,872 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 127,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH PERISHING CAUSING MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 127,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER POSSIBLY INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH PERISHING CAUSING MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 126,387 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 126,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 125,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 113,897 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,844 miles

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

OSR Tyre Perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,096 miles

o.s front tyre has various sidewall damage

Fail 4 Jun 2011 97,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o.s front tyre has various sidewall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 90,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 90,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 88,049 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 76,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

revering light not working

Pass 8 May 2007 76,404 miles

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

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

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

revering light not working

Pass 3 May 2006 55,201 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 55,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

handbrake high.

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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FX03 OSC is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX03 OSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX03 OSC registered?

FX03 OSC is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is FX03 OSC safe to buy?

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