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VN03 LGG

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,454 mi
Last recorded138,454 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LGG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 138,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 138,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,208 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system corroded

headlamp images weak

mainfeed to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2018 134,137 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system corroded

headlamp images weak

mainfeed to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,600 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 May 2015 129,586 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,649 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 124,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Mar 2013 124,496 miles

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

advice both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

advice front exhaust support mount deteriorated

advice rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 124,496 miles

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

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

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

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

advice both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

advice front exhaust support mount deteriorated

advice rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 124,360 miles

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

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)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

catalytic converter has a rattle

offside front has slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 4 Oct 2010 111,511 miles

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

rear brake discs worn lipped

slight p[lay in both sides of the steering rack inner ball ends

Fail 23 Sep 2010 111,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake discs worn lipped

slight p[lay in both sides of the steering rack inner ball ends

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,855 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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VN03 LGG is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN03 LGG, 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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VN03 LGG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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