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VU03 GBX

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,557 mi
Last recorded123,557 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 GBX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 123,557 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 123,557 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 118,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box outer skin is rusting

Pass 1 Jun 2011 114,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,612 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 80,012 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,134 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 44,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,258 miles

Tyres poor. †Rear number plate poor.

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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VU03 GBX is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU03 GBX, 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 VU03 GBX registered?

VU03 GBX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is VU03 GBX safe to buy?

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