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CX53 RDY

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,443 mi
Last recorded80,443 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 RDY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,443 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 80,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 9 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 65,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,548 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,899 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs scored and corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light staying on

child seats fitted to both n/s & o/s rear outer seats

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,929 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 25,929 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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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CX53 RDY is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CX53 RDY, 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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CX53 RDY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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