MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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 VYV is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VYV, 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 DE53 VYV registered?
DE53 VYV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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