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SO03 ZCE

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,441 mi
Last recorded158,441 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ZCE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 158,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 153,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 146,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 140,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe to centre pipe (7.1.2)

advise to check o/s hand brake ay next service

outer skin cover corroded rear silencer

Pass 9 Mar 2015 134,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,279 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 98,276 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,422 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 53,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,689 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)

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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SO03 ZCE is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO03 ZCE, 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 SO03 ZCE registered?

SO03 ZCE is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is SO03 ZCE safe to buy?

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