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SB03 CYG

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

141,069 mi
Last recorded141,069 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 CYG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,193 miles

General corrosion on the underside

Fail 11 Nov 2022 133,193 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on the underside

Pass 12 Nov 2021 127,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,038 miles

General corrosion on underside

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 87,555 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,051 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 66,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,902 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,297 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,007 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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SB03 CYG is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SB03 CYG, 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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SB03 CYG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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