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DG53 VGA

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,776 mi
Last recorded142,776 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VGA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at front section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 142,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at front pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp & offside rear (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at front section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,376 miles

Offside Rear door not for opening out side and inside

Fail 1 Dec 2016 125,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (5.4.2)

Offside Rear door not for opening out side and inside

Pass 5 Dec 2015 112,290 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 112,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 105,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,683 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 96,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,705 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,614 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 84,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,700 miles

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

airbag light on

front and rear discs corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,480 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,151 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,611 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,796 miles

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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DG53 VGA is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG53 VGA, 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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DG53 VGA is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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