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OV03 XEB

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,206 mi
Last recorded180,206 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XEB
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 180,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 179,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 177,524 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 177,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 175,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 174,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 172,635 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust rubber mount perishing

Pass 1 May 2015 170,579 miles

rear indicators faded

some light corosion on brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2014 168,426 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corosion on exhaust

Pass 10 May 2013 163,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 163,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 156,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 149,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 140,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 135,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 130,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2007 119,101 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 May 2007 119,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 90,102 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 90,102 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)

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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OV03 XEB is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV03 XEB, 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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OV03 XEB is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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