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AF53 RHO

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RHO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,365 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 99,130 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 99,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,465 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,762 miles

Both front washers are weak when sprayed

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Play in top column bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

WARNING: Grinding noise from rear hand brake shoes during R.B.T. and when rotating wheels by hand during testing recommend brake check for possable fault

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,430 miles

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

unable to check certain items due to undershield fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2009 79,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check certain items due to undershield fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,998 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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AF53 RHO is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF53 RHO, 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 AF53 RHO registered?

AF53 RHO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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