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EK53 VMT

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,749 mi
Last recorded213,749 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VMT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 213,749 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 213,748 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 210,740 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 210,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 199,808 miles

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

rear park brake just met required limits may need adjusting

Fail 1 Nov 2016 199,808 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear park brake just met required limits may need adjusting

Pass 11 Nov 2015 189,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery clamp loose battery still secure in box

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

wiper starting to split

Pass 10 May 2013 187,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 165,485 miles

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

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

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)

hand brake slight travel

Pass 10 Dec 2010 160,491 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 153,620 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 7 Dec 2009 153,620 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Air bag light on

Fail 5 Dec 2008 145,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 145,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 134,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 106,116 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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EK53 VMT is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK53 VMT, 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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EK53 VMT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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