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WU03 KHW

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,276 mi
Last recorded164,276 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KHW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 164,276 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 164,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 152,944 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 152,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 144,001 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 143,838 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,930 miles

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

brake warning light on

front discs worn

Fail 23 Jul 2013 134,927 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake warning light on

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,783 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 127,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 122,977 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2010 119,127 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 112,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 107,779 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 107,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2007 105,108 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 105,098 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear pads appear to be on the legal limit - unable to fully inspect - recommend further investigation.

Pass 20 May 2006 98,684 miles

both rear discs showing signs of corrosion recommend further investigation

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

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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WU03 KHW is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WU03 KHW, 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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WU03 KHW is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 25 May 2003.

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