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AM53 HBA

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,822 mi
Last recorded105,822 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HBA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,822 miles

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

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

advise exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 105,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,299 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 73,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,532 miles

rear tyres mishaped

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,491 miles

all 4 tyres 3mm!!!

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,927 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres worn close to limits

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,215 miles

NSF wheel rim damaged on inner edge.

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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AM53 HBA is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AM53 HBA, 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 AM53 HBA registered?

AM53 HBA is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AM53 HBA safe to buy?

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