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EF53 JZC

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,580 mi
Last recorded115,580 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JZC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 115,580 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 115,580 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 102,594 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 102,594 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,668 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,291 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 48,269 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,593 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 21,957 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,957 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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EF53 JZC is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF53 JZC, 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 EF53 JZC registered?

EF53 JZC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EF53 JZC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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