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FY03 FWN

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,281 mi
Last recorded74,281 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 FWN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,281 miles

Coolant leak vehicle over heated at end of test, coolant leak (radiator) cooling fan did not cut in ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,273 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak vehicle over heated at end of test, coolant leak (radiator) cooling fan did not cut in ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,924 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2ml

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,896 miles

Both front tyres worn out on edges

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn out on edges

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to offside front tyre outter side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,300 miles

o/s brake light bulb incorrect

o/s/r parking brake not as good as n/s/r

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,270 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,835 miles

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

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

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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FY03 FWN is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY03 FWN, 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 FY03 FWN registered?

FY03 FWN is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FY03 FWN safe to buy?

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