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FH53 HEU

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,481 mi
Last recorded145,481 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HEU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 145,481 miles

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

brake pipes corrosion

nearside rear tyre wall damage

Fail 26 Sep 2014 145,481 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes corrosion

nearside rear tyre wall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2013 125,358 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,574 miles

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

n/s/f wheel is slightly bakuled

o/s/f tyre has been repaires or modified in outer side wall

slight movemant on steering wheel

Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,237 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 78,261 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 68,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,761 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 43,761 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FH53 HEU is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH53 HEU, 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 FH53 HEU registered?

FH53 HEU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is FH53 HEU safe to buy?

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