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EA53 BEU

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,937 mi
Last recorded130,937 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BEU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 130,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 130,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 123,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,081 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre- adversely worn on edges an damaged to sidewalls.

Rear numberplate de-laminating.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,263 miles

'Heavy' diesel fuel smell from underbonnet.No leak(s) detected at time of testing.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 95,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

'Heavy' diesel fuel smell from underbonnet.No leak(s) detected at time of testing.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,141 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 85,141 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs badly worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,916 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 51,087 miles

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

fuel tank and associated pipes/hoses show fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

off and near side front and rear jacking blocks missing.

off and near side front and rear tyres tread show uneven wear.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

parking brake lever shows travel.

undershield fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,451 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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EA53 BEU is a 2003 MG Zt in Green 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 EA53 BEU, 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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EA53 BEU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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