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AG53 DRG

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,431 mi
Last recorded92,431 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DRG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 92,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,927 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,933 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2011 80,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s parking brake efficiency low but overall efficiency above limits

Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s parking brake efficiency low but overall efficiency above limits

Pass 20 Aug 2009

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,971 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 57,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AG53 DRG is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AG53 DRG, 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 AG53 DRG registered?

AG53 DRG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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