MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator all round (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
stability control system light indicates fault
n/s/f tyre damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
stability control system light indicates fault
n/s/f tyre damaged
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 LPU is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DE53 LPU, 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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DE53 LPU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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