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FY03 LGE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,601 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 117,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 112,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,337 miles

pad wire osf rubbin on wheel.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 108,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

pad wire osf rubbin on wheel.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,758 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 86,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 68,161 miles

Both front tyres wearing low, especially on inside edges, and tread uneven. Advise early attention.

Front brake discs' inner surfaces deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,216 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 51,216 miles

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

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 LGE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY03 LGE, 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 LGE registered?

FY03 LGE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is FY03 LGE safe to buy?

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