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VE03 ZTR

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,124 mi
Last recorded212,124 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 ZTR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 212,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges to legal limit

corrosion to edges of both front brake discs

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2012 197,148 miles

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

front heat shield loose

rear tyres woearing inner edges

start of corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Jul 2012 196,786 miles

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

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

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

front heat shield loose

rear tyres woearing inner edges

start of corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2011 169,596 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Fail 4 Jul 2011 169,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Pass 30 Jun 2010 144,684 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 144,684 miles

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

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 118,270 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

deterioration to front and rear number plates

Pass 29 Jun 2009 118,270 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

deterioration to front and rear number plates

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2008 90,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,906 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,595 miles

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

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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VE03 ZTR is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VE03 ZTR, 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 VE03 ZTR registered?

VE03 ZTR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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