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AU53 ZHT

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,146 mi
Last recorded66,146 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine managment light is on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,362 miles

advised rear discs corroded

advised slight buckel nsf tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2013 48,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advised rear discs corroded

advised slight buckel nsf tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Slight oil leak from oil filter

Slight rubbing to both rear flexi hose.s

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,795 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

all tyres worn on edges & perished

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,741 miles

all tyres worn on edges & perished

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,228 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,993 miles

all four tyres outer sidewalls are beginning to perish

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 ZHT is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHT, 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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What year was AU53 ZHT registered?

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

Is AU53 ZHT safe to buy?

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