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DU53 ZNB

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,862 mi
Last recorded105,862 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ZNB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,862 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded f to r around tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded f to r around tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine low on oil

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,863 miles

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

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 81,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,080 miles

emmisions to clean to be detected

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,873 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 45,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,650 miles

service light on/front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,673 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,323 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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DU53 ZNB is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DU53 ZNB, 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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DU53 ZNB is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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