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AU53 ZHN

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,825 mi
Last recorded68,825 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZHN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,825 miles

tread on o/s/r only just passed test at 1.7mm recommend it to be replaced as soon as pos.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 68,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no 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)

tread on o/s/r only just passed test at 1.7mm recommend it to be replaced as soon as pos.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,671 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2010 55,695 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre tear in outer wall & starting to wear outer edge

Pass 6 May 2009 49,873 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 49,873 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,684 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,910 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 30,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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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AU53 ZHN is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AU53 ZHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 ZHN registered?

AU53 ZHN is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is AU53 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZHN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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