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FJ52 FXV

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,257 mi
Last recorded120,257 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 FXV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 120,257 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 120,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 117,348 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 109,090 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Slight play in steering rack arm

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 100,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Slight play in steering rack arm

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box - hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 90,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Xenon lights fitted as standard (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box - hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,696 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,225 miles

Advise front Wiper Blades Worn

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 74,182 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise front Wiper Blades Worn

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,486 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,981 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,653 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 12,977 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 9,884 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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FJ52 FXV is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ52 FXV, 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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FJ52 FXV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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