CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL53 ZNT

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,243 mi
Last recorded68,243 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZNT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,243 miles

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

overall park brake efficiency is 20% but n/s is not as efficient as o/s (110kg/f - 200kg/f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,491 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 61,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,778 miles

advise to have tracking checked due to wear front tyres

all brake pipes starting to show general signs of surface corrosion

both number plates starting to peel away from backing strong advise to change both

offside front tyre just over legal limit strong advise to change

Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,778 miles

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

advise to have tracking checked due to wear front tyres

all brake pipes starting to show general signs of surface corrosion

both number plates starting to peel away from backing strong advise to change both

offside front tyre just over legal limit strong advise to change

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,224 miles

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES BECOMING DETERIORATED / STARTING TO SPLIT AWAY FROM BACKING PANEL

Fail 18 Sep 2008 45,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES BECOMING DETERIORATED / STARTING TO SPLIT AWAY FROM BACKING PANEL

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 32,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,757 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 20,757 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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
Full MG Zt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL53 ZNT is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZNT, 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

How do I check the history of FL53 ZNT?

You can check the full history of FL53 ZNT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL53 ZNT registered?

FL53 ZNT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is FL53 ZNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 ZNT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL53 ZNT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL53 ZNT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.