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EA53 OGU

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,601 mi
Last recorded76,601 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OGU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 76,601 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Floors and general undercarriage are heavily corroded in places and becoming weak! Monitor closely!

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Quite bad corrosion, monitor closely! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill repair has been covered, so unable to see quality of repair.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Quite bad corrosion, monitor closely! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat back is a little loose?

Vehicles sill's are heavily corroded and becoming weak!

Fail 31 May 2022 76,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill is holed with corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Floors and general undercarriage are heavily corroded in places and becoming weak! Monitor closely!

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Quite bad corrosion, monitor closely! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Quite bad corrosion, monitor closely! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat back is a little loose?

Vehicles sill's are heavily corroded and becoming weak!

Pass 25 May 2021 74,539 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Floors are heavily corroded in places

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

Inner and outer sill's are heavily corroded in places

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe is heavily corroded in places

Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,260 miles

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

Subframes, Suspension and steering arms, sills and anti roll bars are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,188 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,188 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,778 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 63,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,688 miles

Offside Front 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 26 Nov 2013 58,993 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)

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

nearside front tyre wall split.!!!

travel on handbrake.!!!

Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

nearside front tyre wall split.!!!

travel on handbrake.!!!

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2012 52,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,284 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)

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

rear exhaust corroded.!!!

Fail 22 Jul 2011 50,284 miles

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

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

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

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)

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

rear exhaust corroded.!!!

Fail 11 Aug 2010 46,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,378 miles

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

travel on handbrake.!!!

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,387 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,034 miles

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

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 OGU is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EA53 OGU, 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 OGU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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