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SB03 SVN

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,641 mi
Last recorded64,641 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 SVN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,641 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,152 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 63,147 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,890 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 59,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,191 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,640 miles

advise exhaust leak at downpipe

advise rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 44,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating and nearside (3.7.B.3)

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

advise exhaust leak at downpipe

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,239 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,394 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,394 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,981 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 29,981 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,353 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,052 miles

advise nearside rear brake caliper has tension spring missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,291 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 SVN is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB03 SVN, 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 SB03 SVN registered?

SB03 SVN is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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