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AD03 OAG

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,503 mi
Last recorded85,503 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OAG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,503 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,798 miles

Offside Rear tyrre sidewall splitting

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,798 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyrre sidewall splitting

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 68,769 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 67,655 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,955 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,618 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,894 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 43,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 36,558 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,132 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,799 miles

O/S/F brake pad wear sensor broken.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,798 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

O/S/F brake pad wear sensor broken.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,457 miles

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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AD03 OAG is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AD03 OAG, 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 AD03 OAG registered?

AD03 OAG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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