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S40 MDA

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,169 mi
Last recorded94,169 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 MDA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,685 miles

front headlights deteriated

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,040 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 76,089 miles

Nearside nail in n/s/r tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2015 76,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside nail in n/s/r tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,713 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 72,713 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 64,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

heatshield loose

nsr tyre close to legal limit

undertrays

Pass 30 Nov 2013 64,949 miles

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

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

heatshield loose

nsr tyre close to legal limit

undertrays

Pass 12 May 2012 57,724 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 49,168 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 May 2010 42,687 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 42,643 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,630 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 23,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,460 miles

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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S40 MDA is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S40 MDA, 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 S40 MDA registered?

S40 MDA is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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