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PE03 TYZ

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,211 mi
Last recorded181,211 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 TYZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 181,211 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 175,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 172,225 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 172,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 168,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

rear sub frame and wishbone arms corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 159,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 155,574 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 151,182 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 151,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 142,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the offside and nearside front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 130,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat location- nearside rear

offside front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

the nearside parking brake efficiency is lower than the offside (n/s 110 o/s 270) overall efficiency ok at 23%

Pass 21 Feb 2011 113,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 97,450 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007
Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,445 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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PE03 TYZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PE03 TYZ, 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 PE03 TYZ registered?

PE03 TYZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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