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AX53 EWO

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EWO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 129,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Flexible hose clip missing.

Primary bonnet catch faulty.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 129,536 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Flexible hose clip missing.

Primary bonnet catch faulty.

Pass 20 May 2016 122,881 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded. Offside rear flexi hose clip missing.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2016 122,754 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded. Offside rear flexi hose clip missing.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 116,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 111,024 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 111,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 106,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,989 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 93,001 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 93,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

brake disc corroded all

o/s handbrake 67kgf

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,464 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

air bag light on

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Oct 2009 83,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

air bag light on

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,377 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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AX53 EWO is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AX53 EWO, 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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AX53 EWO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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