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FV53 UZU

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,899 mi
Last recorded140,899 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 140,899 miles

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

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)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2012 140,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 126,348 miles

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkkage boots split

Fail 19 Dec 2011 126,331 miles

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

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkkage boots split

Pass 29 Dec 2010 113,244 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

slight corrosion to rear exhaust outer skin

Fail 17 Dec 2010 112,683 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,620 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 97,617 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,923 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,360 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,120 miles

nearside front mudflap insecure

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 UZU is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FV53 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

FV53 UZU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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