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FL53 ZHD

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,246 mi
Last recorded59,246 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZHD
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 59,246 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 59,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,210 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 40,086 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre seat belt obstructed not allowing enough movement (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust outer skin badly deteriorated and weak

offside front brake disc badly worn and pitted inner side

Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,531 miles

exhaust outer skin badly deterioarted

front brake discs badly corroded/pitted

nearside front and both rear metal brake pipes have been cleaned and painted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,511 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust outer skin badly deterioarted

front brake discs badly corroded/pitted

nearside front and both rear metal brake pipes have been cleaned and painted

rear brake discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded especialy rear silencer

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,844 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,370 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre low on pressure

slight chaffing to offside front flexible brake hose

Fail 18 Sep 2012 25,370 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre low on pressure

slight chaffing to offside front flexible brake hose

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,634 miles

front brake discs showing pitting/corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,836 miles

washer top missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,505 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,170 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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FL53 ZHD is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 ZHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL53 ZHD registered?

FL53 ZHD is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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