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AX53 EXE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,999 mi
Last recorded175,999 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EXE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 175,999 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 175,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 171,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all tyre's worn on inner edge

both front tyre's outer wall cut not showing cord

Fail 31 Mar 2012 171,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

all tyre's worn on inner edge

both front tyre's outer wall cut not showing cord

Pass 28 Jan 2011 166,724 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 5 May 2009 159,855 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)

Fail 1 May 2009 159,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 149,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 132,080 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 EXE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXE, 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 AX53 EXE registered?

AX53 EXE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is AX53 EXE safe to buy?

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