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EJ53 WVK

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,303 mi
Last recorded67,303 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WVK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,303 miles

Engine mounting worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 67,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine mounting worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,311 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,456 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,513 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,069 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,182 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 36,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,426 miles

reserve travel on h/brake just up to mot standard

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 WVK is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ53 WVK, 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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EJ53 WVK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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