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GW53 DJW

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,680 mi
Last recorded143,680 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW53 DJW
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 143,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 136,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 117,892 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 117,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,923 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 97,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,637 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,925 miles

advice only windscreen wash bottle filler cap is missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,839 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 57,839 miles

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

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

off and nearside wiper blade rubbers split at one end

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,546 miles

parking brake lever comes close to the limit before it reaches required effort

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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GW53 DJW is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GW53 DJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GW53 DJW registered?

GW53 DJW is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GW53 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW53 DJW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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