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AF53 TFU

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,216 mi
Last recorded133,216 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TFU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 133,216 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Misting of fluid around power steering bottle

Nearside Rear Light unit loose but secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 133,211 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Misting of fluid around power steering bottle

Nearside Rear Light unit loose but secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 124,148 miles

Both nearside jacking blocks missing.

Both rear brake caliper retaining spring clips missing?

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Exhaust is knocking on the rear bumper.

Front number plate is cracked.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 124,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (5.4.2)

Both nearside jacking blocks missing.

Both rear brake caliper retaining spring clips missing?

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Exhaust is knocking on the rear bumper.

Front number plate is cracked.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Offside rear tyre wearing low.

Nearside rear tyre has splits on the inner side wall.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 115,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 115,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 106,462 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 106,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 97,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,179 miles

airbag light on

Fail 15 Feb 2012 88,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,328 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 77,328 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,674 miles

o/ds rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2009 70,625 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/ds rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2008 63,446 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,308 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 56,308 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,069 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AF53 TFU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 TFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF53 TFU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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