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AU53 ZGT

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,387 mi
Last recorded77,387 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZGT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,387 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear of (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 73,021 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,021 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 66,674 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

brake pipes front to rear and n/s/f and o/s/f corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 66,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

brake pipes front to rear and n/s/f and o/s/f corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 62,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,931 miles

CORROSION PRESENT ON EXHAUST

CORROSION PRESENT ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

MINOR CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Fail 20 May 2011 57,809 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

CORROSION PRESENT ON EXHAUST

CORROSION PRESENT ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

MINOR CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Pass 29 May 2010 50,950 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 44,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,500 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 282,214 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 number plate delaminating

Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,625 miles

Catalitic converter noisey in exhaust

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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AU53 ZGT is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU53 ZGT, 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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AU53 ZGT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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