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W26 CLA

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,641 mi
Last recorded74,641 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 CLA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,641 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 74,624 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,304 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,294 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,747 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,630 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2006 19,572 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,572 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W26 CLA is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W26 CLA, 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 W26 CLA registered?

W26 CLA is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is W26 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 CLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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