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AX53 HBJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,914 mi
Last recorded139,914 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HBJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 139,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak engine

eml light on

heat sheild loose

oil leak engine severe

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,715 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 131,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm +worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 119,410 miles

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

both head light lenses in poor condition starting to effect light output.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system flexi joint deteriorated

exhaust system rear silencer rubber mounts splitting

Fail 20 Aug 2013 106,068 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system flexi joint deteriorated

exhaust system rear silencer rubber mounts splitting

Fail 20 Aug 2012 97,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

PARK BRAKE ACTIVATION UNEVEN - RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

PARK BRAKE ACTIVATION UNEVEN - RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,675 miles

COOLANT EJECTED FROM HEADER TANK WHILST ON TEST

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,675 miles

COOLANT EJECTED FROM HEADER TANK WHILST ON TEST

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,429 miles

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

coolant leak possible water pump top up coolant with 2.lts of water

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,218 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 53,273 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,273 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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AX53 HBJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX53 HBJ, 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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What year was AX53 HBJ registered?

AX53 HBJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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