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SX03 CHC

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,640 mi
Last recorded169,640 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 CHC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 169,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 167,510 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 167,510 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box to pipe join (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs becoming pitted/corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 167,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres have slight cracking in sidewalls

n/s front suspention travel 50mm less than o/s different struts fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 161,755 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 158,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 142,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 134,539 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 134,489 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,349 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 99,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,715 miles

portions of brake pipes coated with heavy underseal making full inspection difficult

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 46,165 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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SX03 CHC is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SX03 CHC, 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.

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What year was SX03 CHC registered?

SX03 CHC is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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