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EO53 ZWE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZWE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 64,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers window switch broken

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,919 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded rear area

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

pad warning lamp on pads seem ok

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 59,919 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded rear area

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

pad warning lamp on pads seem ok

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,748 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 54,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

x2 washer jets blocked.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 50,298 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

x2 washer jets blocked.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,963 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,433 miles

front brake discs rusting on inner faces

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Sep 2012 41,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs rusting on inner faces

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,236 miles

front brake discs wearing & rears rusting

front tyres wearing off on edges & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2011 39,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs wearing & rears rusting

front tyres wearing off on edges & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,804 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,804 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,895 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,363 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 23,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,069 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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EO53 ZWE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EO53 ZWE, 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 EO53 ZWE registered?

EO53 ZWE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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