MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe/rear silencer weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch cover (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/ sill unable to fully cheek as sill cover fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front flex hose metal corroded where located onto strut bracket
Nearside Rear flex hose feroul corroded
Offside Front flex hose metal corroded where located on strut bracket
Offside Rear flex hose feroul corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/r brake flexi hose insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/r brake flexi hose insecure
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW52 BZB is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SW52 BZB, 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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SW52 BZB is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 January 2003.
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