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DE53 WVO

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WVO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,949 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 110,300 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 103,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 93,976 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 83,747 miles

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note: Exhaust backbox has corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,958 miles

Note: Brake pipes have been greased.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,301 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,101 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,301 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 31,301 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2007 31,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 24,015 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 24,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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DE53 WVO is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE53 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

DE53 WVO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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