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AM03 CPU

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,753 mi
Last recorded84,753 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 CPU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,753 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped on (8.1.2a)

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

clutch release bearing noisey

engine mounting leaking oil

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,753 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped on (8.1.2a)

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

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

clutch release bearing noisey

engine mounting leaking oil

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,898 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on outer edge

some pitting to both rear brake discs

Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,898 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on outer edge

some pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,457 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 45,383 miles

both front tyres are heavily worn on edges

grinding noise from rear brakes (parking brake)

rear silencer rusted + leaking

Fail 1 May 2014 45,383 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

both front tyres are heavily worn on edges

grinding noise from rear brakes (parking brake)

rear silencer rusted + leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,593 miles

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2012 42,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,487 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,727 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,790 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 34,790 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,587 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 30,004 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,004 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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AM03 CPU is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM03 CPU, 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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AM03 CPU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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