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BU53 RRV

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,530 mi
Last recorded91,530 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RRV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,530 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,751 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear, preventing inspection of seat belt

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front shocks & coil springs corroded

Handbrake effort only just met requirements

Minor exhaust blow

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Slight leak from rear diff

Slight oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 78,751 miles

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear, preventing inspection of seat belt

Deep cut to offside front outer tyre wall

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front shocks & coil springs corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Handbrake effort only just met requirements

Minor exhaust blow

Nearside front road wheel buckled

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Slight leak from rear diff

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front undertray damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in upper steering column

Steering feels slightly rough on lock to lock

Fail 10 Feb 2015 68,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front undertray damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in upper steering column

Steering feels slightly rough on lock to lock

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 60,303 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Few minor chips in windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight bind on rear brakes

Slight play in steeering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,092 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,810 miles

Advise centre rear seat belt getting slow to retract

Advise front brake pads look to be down to same thickness as backings

Advise rear indicator bulbs faded

Advise rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

Advise slight movement at front anti-roll bar links

Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,784 miles

Advise tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,021 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 3 Mar 2009 22,995 miles

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

1/ O/S/F TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brakes close to balance limit

Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,889 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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BU53 RRV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU53 RRV, 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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BU53 RRV is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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