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FV53 KKD

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,489 mi
Last recorded96,489 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 KKD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,489 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,487 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering locking device insecure steering wheel doesn't lock in place (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system excessively rough possible strut top bearings (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,834 miles

low pad warning light on

Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

low pad warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,007 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 54,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,475 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 31,475 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,048 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 KKD is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KKD, 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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FV53 KKD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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