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HY03 NWK

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,943 mi
Last recorded88,943 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 NWK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 88,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,119 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 85,119 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,881 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,694 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly out of shape

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low in center

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2009 65,418 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside steering rack & gaitor damp with oil.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,418 miles

nearside steering rack & gaitor damp with oil.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,860 miles

engine smokes heavily when purged for emissions test!!

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars

Fail 21 Apr 2008 55,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine smokes heavily when purged for emissions test!!

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,730 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,730 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,992 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 33,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HY03 NWK is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HY03 NWK, 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 HY03 NWK registered?

HY03 NWK is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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