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SL03 WZT

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 WZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 110,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily undersealed

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily undersealed

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,090 miles

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

items removed from drivers view

Fail 2 Jun 2016 107,090 miles

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

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

items removed from drivers view

Fail 24 May 2016 107,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 106,982 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank strap corroded but not weaken

Pass 7 May 2015 84,892 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2015 84,892 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 79,167 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 79,167 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 74,540 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 74,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,144 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 63,143 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,151 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 58,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,888 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,549 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 42,549 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,188 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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SL03 WZT is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SL03 WZT, 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 SL03 WZT registered?

SL03 WZT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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