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SW03 BAV

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,299 mi
Last recorded106,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 BAV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 106,299 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 104,079 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 104,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 101,670 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 101,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,673 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 97,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,017 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 78,375 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 78,375 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,917 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 68,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,282 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 58,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,041 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 43,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,485 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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SW03 BAV is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SW03 BAV, 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 SW03 BAV registered?

SW03 BAV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SW03 BAV safe to buy?

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