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SJ03 XTU

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,810 mi
Last recorded115,810 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 XTU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 115,810 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,008 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2010 90,313 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 90,184 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,714 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 47,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,207 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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SJ03 XTU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 SJ03 XTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ03 XTU registered?

SJ03 XTU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SJ03 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 XTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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