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DG53 VGF

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,568 mi
Last recorded97,568 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VGF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 92,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 85,343 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,308 miles

Both N/s/f & O/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both O/s/r & N/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded.

Exhaust backbox outter skin deteriorated.

Front brake disc's slightly corroded across braking surfaces.

N/s/r wheel rim inner bead slightly distorted.

O/s/f inner rack joint slight play.

Rear brake disc;s slightly corroded across braking surfaces.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 85,308 miles

Both N/s/f & O/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both O/s/r & N/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded.

Exhaust backbox outter skin deteriorated.

Front brake disc's slightly corroded across braking surfaces.

N/s/r wheel rim inner bead slightly distorted.

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

O/s/f inner rack joint slight play.

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

Rear brake disc;s slightly corroded across braking surfaces.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 81,550 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,550 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,571 miles

N/S/R seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing is broken.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering and auxillary drivebelts are very perished and cracked.

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Rear number plate getting tatty.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 78,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing is broken.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering and auxillary drivebelts are very perished and cracked.

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Rear number plate getting tatty.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,002 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 74,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,669 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 64,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,368 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Front 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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DG53 VGF is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 VGF registered?

DG53 VGF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DG53 VGF safe to buy?

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