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EA53 ZVB

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,364 mi
Last recorded149,364 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZVB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 149,364 miles

exhaust blowing on back box but not visable

Fail 16 Jul 2015 149,364 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blowing on back box but not visable

Pass 27 Feb 2015 146,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 130,486 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 130,056 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 116,274 miles

front to rear brake pipes, at pipe clips, corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2013 116,274 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes, at pipe clips, corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 105,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in nearside headlight.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 101,403 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,283 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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 23 Mar 2006 32,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,109 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 ZVB is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver 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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

EA53 ZVB is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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