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SA03 XAK

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 XAK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 77,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,628 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,485 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,660 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,660 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,175 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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SA03 XAK is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA03 XAK, 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 SA03 XAK registered?

SA03 XAK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is SA03 XAK safe to buy?

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