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VA03 WDV

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,922 mi
Last recorded139,922 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 WDV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 139,922 miles

bonnet release catch damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2015 139,910 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

bonnet release catch damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 134,696 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 129,010 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 129,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,950 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 122,930 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 115,050 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 106,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,401 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 95,430 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,430 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,143 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 79,129 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 72,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 65,157 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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VA03 WDV is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA03 WDV, 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 VA03 WDV registered?

VA03 WDV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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