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DU53 ZPR

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,108 mi
Last recorded136,108 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ZPR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 136,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 134,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 129,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 125,857 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 125,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 121,743 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 117,301 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,525 miles

Engine leaking oil

Offside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 8 Feb 2014 109,523 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Engine leaking oil

Offside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 18 Jan 2013 103,677 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 103,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,878 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 49,905 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,935 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 ZPR is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZPR, 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 ZPR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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