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AD03 ODL

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2009 82,013 miles

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

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

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

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance/balance

o/s + n/s front tyre treads in poor condition and close to wear indicators

o/s + n/s rear brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

o/s rear tyre in poor condition worn close to limt

Pass 16 Dec 2009 82,013 miles

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

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

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance/balance

o/s + n/s front tyre treads in poor condition and close to wear indicators

o/s + n/s rear brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

o/s rear tyre in poor condition worn close to limt

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,937 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 57,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,028 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 30,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

225/45/18 alloy wheels fited

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyre outer walls slight damaged but not to cords

damag to o/s n/s sills

under tray fited to engine

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 ODL is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AD03 ODL, 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 ODL registered?

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

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