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CJ53 VAY

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,261 mi
Last recorded40,261 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 VAY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 40,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,563 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 34,563 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,488 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 27,488 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,522 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 15,522 miles

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

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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CJ53 VAY is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CJ53 VAY, 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 CJ53 VAY registered?

CJ53 VAY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CJ53 VAY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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