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FG53 PMO

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,043 mi
Last recorded117,043 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 PMO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,043 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 116,877 miles

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,208 miles

Both front tyres close to the legal limit

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside tie rod ball joint slight play

Oil leak

Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,896 miles

Nearside Front tyres outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2016 99,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyres outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2015 92,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,169 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 85,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 77,009 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 65,150 miles

condition of both rear shockers

corrosion on exhaust

noise from both rear wheel bearings borderline

oil leak on engine

uneven wear on both front tyres 2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,638 miles

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,104 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,866 miles

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,514 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 46,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,471 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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FG53 PMO is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG53 PMO, 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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FG53 PMO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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