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CV53 HPZ

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 HPZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,198 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 91,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 83,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underneath vehicle also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 81,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,080 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,182 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 76,179 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,703 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 57,986 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Jun 2011 52,281 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,409 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,669 miles

handbrake travel high

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,850 miles

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

advanced front brake imbalance

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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CV53 HPZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CV53 HPZ, 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 CV53 HPZ registered?

CV53 HPZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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