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DA53 AEX

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AEX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 104,604 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,033 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear suspension components ,sub frame ,suspension arms,anti roll bar and coil springs all corroded but not excessive

Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,033 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear suspension components ,sub frame ,suspension arms,anti roll bar and coil springs all corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear under body has surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,508 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 101,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,912 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 100,912 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 994,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,002 miles

Rear backbox exhausts corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 98,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear backbox exhausts corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,263 miles

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

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

x2 shocker top mounts slightly rough in rotation

Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,263 miles

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

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

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

x2 shocker top mounts slightly rough in rotation

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,260 miles

Brake wear indicator on dash

Fail 17 Mar 2014 93,260 miles

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

Brake wear indicator on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pads wear warning light on

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 86,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,326 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,918 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,894 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 23,203 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,203 miles

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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DA53 AEX is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DA53 AEX, 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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DA53 AEX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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