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EJ53 HSG

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,201 mi
Last recorded75,201 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HSG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,275 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 64,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,957 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 58,952 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,939 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,709 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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EJ53 HSG is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ53 HSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 HSG registered?

EJ53 HSG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 HSG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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