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DG53 LPX

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LPX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,969 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,098 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,098 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust corroded .

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear inner tyre wall split

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,131 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 35,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,987 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,935 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 28,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,613 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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DG53 LPX is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG53 LPX, 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 DG53 LPX registered?

DG53 LPX is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 LPX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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