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FL53 CFY

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,572 mi
Last recorded130,572 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 CFY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,572 miles

back box outer skin ex corroson

Fail 15 Mar 2016 130,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn all four (3.5.1i)

back box outer skin ex corroson

Pass 23 Oct 2014 128,327 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 124,134 miles

blow and repair to exhaust centre section

chip in screen

corrosion on all brake disc's

n/s handbrake effort

Fail 29 Oct 2013 124,130 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

blow and repair to exhaust centre section

chip in screen

corrosion on all brake disc's

n/s handbrake effort

Pass 18 Jul 2012 114,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 114,642 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 103,418 miles

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

top stut bearings knocking o/s and n/s front

Pass 28 Jul 2011 103,418 miles

top stut bearings knocking o/s and n/s front

Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light illuminated on dash

Fail 28 Jul 2010 89,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light illuminated on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,339 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 73,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,504 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,016 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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FL53 CFY is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL53 CFY, 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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FL53 CFY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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