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DV53 JWJ

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,725 mi
Last recorded120,725 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 JWJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,725 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 120,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 116,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,119 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Oct 2013 101,109 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,659 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres wearing from inner edge

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2008 74,938 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 74,938 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,659 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 57,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,527 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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DV53 JWJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV53 JWJ, 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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DV53 JWJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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