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DA53 WDK

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,304 mi
Last recorded129,304 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WDK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 129,304 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 129,303 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 129,261 miles

Rear both discs slightly corroded on surface

Fail 19 Nov 2015 129,248 miles

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion on inner wing brake pipe

Rear both tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 120,144 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 120,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 108,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 96,258 miles

o/s front strut top bearing slightly stiff

Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 63,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,256 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,478 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 48,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,477 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 WDK is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DA53 WDK, 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 DA53 WDK registered?

DA53 WDK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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