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YL03 BHX

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,393 mi
Last recorded156,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BHX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 156,393 miles

blub warning light on

brake pad warning light on

grinding noise from rear brakes suspect back plates but can not see

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jul 2016 156,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

blub warning light on

brake pad warning light on

grinding noise from rear brakes suspect back plates but can not see

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jul 2015 143,913 miles

brake warning light on

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condion

under side of car corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 143,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

blub failure light on

brake warning light on

front discs corroded on inner edges and are thin

plastic head lamps are in poor conition

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condion

under side of car corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 135,853 miles

brake pad warning light on

bulb failure light on

coolant leak from engine

front discs corroed on inner edges

head lamp lens in poor condition

o/s/r indicator blub going white

oil leak from engine /gear box

rear sub frame badley corroded

small blow from flexy exhaust pipe

Fail 16 Jul 2014 135,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

bulb failure light on

coolant leak from engine

front discs corroed on inner edges

head lamp lens in poor condition

o/s/r indicator blub going white

oil leak from engine /gear box

rear sub frame badley corroded

small blow from flexy exhaust pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2013 120,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 120,750 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,068 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pad warning light on all pads ok

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage but no cords showing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear b/discs corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,322 miles

brake pad warning light is on

exhast front flexy pipe is blowing

n/s/r tyre is on 1.6mm

o/s/f metal brake pipe is corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2010 81,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pad warning light is on

exhast front flexy pipe is blowing

n/s/r tyre is on 1.6mm

o/s/f metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,300 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 63,905 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,433 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 45,433 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

power steering belt cracked

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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YL03 BHX is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL03 BHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL03 BHX registered?

YL03 BHX is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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