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FV52 USL

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 USL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,226 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail underneath (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,735 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 sill/jacking point slight corrosion

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

rear shocker dust covers defective

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,817 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,359 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 84,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,870 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,869 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,759 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,377 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,431 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,496 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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FV52 USL is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV52 USL, 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

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What year was FV52 USL registered?

FV52 USL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is FV52 USL safe to buy?

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