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NV03 BFJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,741 mi
Last recorded93,741 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 BFJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,741 miles

front and rear break discs in poor condition

n/s and o/s head lamps weak pattern

o/s parking brake low reading

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,092 miles

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

Nearside head light pattern weak

Offside Rear hand brake low on o/s 125 n/s 253

Offside Rear slight drag

Offside head light pattern weak

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,092 miles

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

Nearside head light pattern weak

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

Offside Rear hand brake low on o/s 125 n/s 253

Offside Rear slight drag

Offside head light pattern weak

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,257 miles

n/s indicator repeater lens missing

o/s parking brake reading very low

Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,046 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

n/s indicator repeater lens missing

o/s parking brake reading very low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,863 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,387 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,869 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,015 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 44,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spring missing from nearside rear caliper

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,670 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 31,670 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 May 2007 27,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,297 miles

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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NV03 BFJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV03 BFJ, 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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NV03 BFJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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