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DF53 VPR

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,175 mi
Last recorded81,175 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VPR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 81,175 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 81,173 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,082 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 75,082 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,084 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 71,081 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 71,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 69,902 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in parts

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,361 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 38,536 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 38,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,778 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 33,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,303 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,047 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,018 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 22,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,254 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,459 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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DF53 VPR is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 VPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF53 VPR registered?

DF53 VPR is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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