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VN53 OME

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 OME
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,960 miles

oil leak

underside rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 114,254 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,802 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Rear box badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 101,928 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 101,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,060 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,419 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,481 miles

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

Off side rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,774 miles

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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VN53 OME 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 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 VN53 OME, 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 VN53 OME registered?

VN53 OME is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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