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X12 BRG

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,030 mi
Last recorded101,030 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 BRG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,030 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 101,030 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 96,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 94,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,904 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 89,896 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coolant reservoir cap leaking

diff is leaking oil

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight leak

Fail 23 Jul 2016 89,892 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant reservoir cap leaking

diff is leaking oil

engine oil leak

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 86,297 miles

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

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

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,297 miles

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,420 miles

all brake discs inner face in poor condition

handbrake poor

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,465 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,663 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,297 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 54,275 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,929 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,735 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low, 2-3mm.

There is a cut in the N/S/F Tyre but not to cords.

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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X12 BRG is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X12 BRG, 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 X12 BRG registered?

X12 BRG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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