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FE53 UAX

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,797 mi
Last recorded112,797 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UAX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 112,797 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front under arch plastic cover insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 95,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,236 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 83,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,296 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 69,296 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,973 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 64,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,375 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTED.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,140 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,094 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear disc's badly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,373 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 53,372 miles

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

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

engine undertray badly fitted and broken

n/s/r brake disc badly pitted

o/s/r brake disc badly pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,262 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,381 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2008 45,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,997 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 33,985 miles

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

all tyres just ok for mot test †front and rear brake pads well worn

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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FE53 UAX is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FE53 UAX, 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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FE53 UAX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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