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SJ03 SHW

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,588 mi
Last recorded73,588 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 SHW
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 73,588 miles

Oil leak

unable to test oil temp due to oil pressure?

Fail 30 Dec 2008 73,330 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to test oil temp due to oil pressure?

Pass 31 Dec 2007 63,856 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 63,856 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,864 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 50,859 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ03 SHW is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ03 SHW, 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 SJ03 SHW registered?

SJ03 SHW is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is SJ03 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 SHW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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