MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all underside of vehicle and underside components covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots split and perished req replacement soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sets of brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock abosorbers corrosion and weaping oil (5.3.2 (b))
underbody covered in wax oil
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet with oil in upper sleeve (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed handbrake cable has been refitted on wrong side of brake hose (slightly chaffing but not excessively tight or stretched) (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust backbox corroded
slight play detected at steering wheel (top of column)
underside of vehicle and suspension components covered in underseal. signs of corrosion on rear lower arms and rear subframe
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in steering wheel mounting (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust backbox corroded but repaired (not leaking exhaust gases)
underbody and rear subframe coated in underseal . (unable to carry out full corrosion checks)
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in steering wheel mounting (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust backbox corroded but repaired (not leaking exhaust gases)
underbody and rear subframe coated in underseal . (unable to carry out full corrosion checks)
engine covers fitted
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
under trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
hand brake only just met required efficiency 17%
high level brake light not working
slight play detected at steering wheel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded fr to rr at rr (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
centre brake light not working
engine covers fitted
n/s/r tyre perished
undershields fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded fr to rr at rr (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
centre brake light not working
engine covers fitted
n/s/r tyre perished
undershields fitted
Centre brake light inop
Both front to rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre brake light inop
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre brake light inop
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FN53 JAO is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FN53 JAO, 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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FN53 JAO is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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