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VN03 SWF

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,643 mi
Last recorded97,643 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 SWF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,643 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management warning lamp on.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,364 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear No-plate is a little dim

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,903 miles

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,808 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,409 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 33,409 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,717 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,418 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 SWF is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN03 SWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN03 SWF registered?

VN03 SWF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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