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EN53 OOC

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,317 mi
Last recorded63,317 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OOC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,317 miles

both front brake ferrels corroding

both front tyres low on tread

both rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly

exhaust rear box corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2012 63,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake ferrels corroding

both front tyres low on tread

both rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,051 miles

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

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre slight knick in sidewall

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,379 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 42,375 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres stepped on areas of tread, advise replacement

Fail 6 Nov 2008 35,549 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres stepped on areas of tread, advise replacement

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,200 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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EN53 OOC is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EN53 OOC, 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 EN53 OOC registered?

EN53 OOC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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