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FV53 ABF

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,195 mi
Last recorded53,195 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 ABF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 53,195 miles

rear disc corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,871 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracks in tread

Fail 25 Nov 2015 51,851 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet will not open (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracks in tread

Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,050 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,107 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,103 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 27,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,968 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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FV53 ABF is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV53 ABF, 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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What year was FV53 ABF registered?

FV53 ABF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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