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AD53 TOJ

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,567 mi
Last recorded74,567 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TOJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 74,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

offside front tyre heavily damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 2 May 2014 69,261 miles

Hand brake travel at max

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 69,261 miles

Hand brake travel at max

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,275 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 68,275 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,572 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,349 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 58,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,992 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 18,813 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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AD53 TOJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD53 TOJ, 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 AD53 TOJ registered?

AD53 TOJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is AD53 TOJ safe to buy?

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