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FP53 OOD

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,807 mi
Last recorded182,807 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OOD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 182,807 miles

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

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

floor pan and inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2018 182,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 178,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 171,838 miles

Both rear tyres getting low (3mm)

OSF indicator slightly discoloured.

Slight play at NSF anti roll bar link.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 171,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres getting low (3mm)

OSF indicator slightly discoloured.

Slight play at NSF anti roll bar link.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 165,953 miles

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)

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

play in both steering arm inner ball joints

Fail 21 Sep 2015 165,953 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

play in both steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 18 Sep 2014 159,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 154,288 miles

off side front and near side front top stut bearings slight noise

slight creak from brake pedal box

Fail 24 Sep 2013 154,288 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

off side front and near side front top stut bearings slight noise

slight creak from brake pedal box

Pass 21 Sep 2012 148,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

off side front tyre wearing edges

slight wiper haze damage to screen

Fail 17 Sep 2012 148,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield loose floor pan

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

off side front tyre wearing edges

slight wiper haze damage to screen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 143,589 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 143,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2010 133,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 118,333 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,321 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 103,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 90,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,426 miles

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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,880 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 76,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FP53 OOD is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FP53 OOD, 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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FP53 OOD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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