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EA53 ZTZ

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,349 mi
Last recorded75,349 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZTZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,349 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside floor panel to sill corroding.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside front anti-roll bar link lower gaiter perished and weeping.

Offside front suspension spring corroding.

Rear lamps units darkened.

Fail 2 Dec 2017 75,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Running in wrong direction. (4.1.D.1f)

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside floor panel to sill corroding.

Offside front anti-roll bar link lower gaiter perished and weeping.

Offside front suspension spring corroding.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge

Rear lamps units darkened.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 72,465 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,332 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 65,617 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 61,094 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 59,768 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 58,571 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,268 miles

nearside sill corroded

wipers deteriating

Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,252 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside sill corroded

wipers deteriating

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,461 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,372 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,941 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,065 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 ZTZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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