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AB03 MCL

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,772 mi
Last recorded85,772 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 MCL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,772 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,582 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 78,560 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,413 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 71,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,321 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,237 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 58,218 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,850 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,023 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,812 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,320 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,006 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,953 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 27,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,650 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 27,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AB03 MCL is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AB03 MCL, 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 AB03 MCL registered?

AB03 MCL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 25 August 2003.

Is AB03 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 MCL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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