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EX53 PVD

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,011 mi
Last recorded153,011 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PVD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 153,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 142,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 132,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 123,060 miles

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

lower engine mounting steady bar worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 123,060 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

lower engine mounting steady bar worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 112,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre ON the legal limit

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

Offside front tyre ON the legal limit

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2009 112,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre ON the legal limit

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

Offside front tyre ON the legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,336 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 102,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 101,132 miles

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

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

Airbag light on

Pass 7 Sep 2007 89,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,928 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 81,484 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

High front brake inbalance

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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EX53 PVD is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EX53 PVD, 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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EX53 PVD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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