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VK03 MDE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,765 mi
Last recorded187,765 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 MDE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 187,765 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 182,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 173,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 163,692 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 150,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,213 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,040 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 84,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,107 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever high travel

offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2014 70,461 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 70,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,937 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 92,946 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,600 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,740 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,676 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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VK03 MDE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK03 MDE, 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 VK03 MDE registered?

VK03 MDE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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