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AO03 BDE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,228 mi
Last recorded88,228 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BDE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,228 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

general underside corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2015 88,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

general underside corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2014 86,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,810 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 74,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

cut in tread pattern n/s/f tyre

inner surfaces of front brake discs very rusty

slight play in both front anti rollbar link arms

Fail 22 Jun 2012 72,533 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

cut in tread pattern n/s/f tyre

inner surfaces of front brake discs very rusty

slight play in both front anti rollbar link arms

Pass 27 May 2011 61,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,952 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,554 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,441 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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AO03 BDE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO03 BDE, 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 BDE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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