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AC53 MRC

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,802 mi
Last recorded123,802 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 MRC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 123,802 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 123,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,748 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 112,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 91,857 miles

Advise all tyres starting to perish.

Advise off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 91,857 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Advise all tyres starting to perish.

Advise off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,716 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

airbag light on

osr and nsr tyres wearing on inner edges unevenly

slight knocking noise from steering when shaking wheel

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

airbag light on

osr and nsr tyres wearing on inner edges unevenly

slight knocking noise from steering when shaking wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,722 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,722 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,345 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,478 miles

air bag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,930 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 30,930 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner edge of the front offside tyre worn.

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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AC53 MRC is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AC53 MRC, 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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What year was AC53 MRC registered?

AC53 MRC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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