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AO03 BBU

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,992 mi
Last recorded103,992 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BBU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,992 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 103,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,993 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are in slightly poor condition on inner surfaces

both front tyres are wearing low on both edges of tread surfaces

both rear and offside front solid brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear brake discs are in poor condition

both wiper blades are slightly poor to clear screen

washer jet spray is slightly poor

Fail 3 Jul 2013 100,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are in slightly poor condition on inner surfaces

both front tyres are wearing low on both edges of tread surfaces

both rear and offside front solid brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear brake discs are in poor condition

both wiper blades are slightly poor to clear screen

washer jet spray is slightly poor

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 90,155 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 90,085 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside wiper blade needs replacing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,011 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting strap temp repair

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,684 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 82,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 73,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,416 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

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

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 45,416 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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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AO03 BBU is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO03 BBU, 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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AO03 BBU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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