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SF03 ZNU

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,011 mi
Last recorded154,011 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 ZNU
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 154,011 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 153,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / STARTING TO ENCROACH ONTO BRAKING SURFACE ON INNER SURFACE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / INNER EDGES BECOMING WORST / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.225 / 45 / 18 W

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION / RECTIFY A.S.A.P.

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

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 26 Jun 2008 144,970 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 144,963 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 133,437 miles

CHIPS TO SCREEN,BRAKE PEDAL WORN,FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW,SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK,N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 99,103 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WEARING LOW

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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SF03 ZNU is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,595 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+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF03 ZNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF03 ZNU registered?

SF03 ZNU is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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