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EA53 FZT

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,368 mi
Last recorded62,368 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 FZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 62,368 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 61,432 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2025 61,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2024 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2023 59,937 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,534 miles

washers intermittently

Pass 2 May 2019 57,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 56,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,283 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 55,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion setting in on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,672 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 52,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,824 miles

o/s/r wheel difficult to turn by hand

Fail 6 Aug 2011 50,789 miles

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

o/s/r wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,279 miles

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 11 Jul 2007 43,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,054 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 FZT is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FZT, 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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What year was EA53 FZT registered?

EA53 FZT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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