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FY53 FBC

2003 MG Zt+

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+50,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FBC
MakeMG
ModelZt+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,662 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,015 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+?

Based on 1,010 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
8,174
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
Registration plate lamp not working 55
brake disc excessively pitted 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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FY53 FBC is a 2003 MG Zt+ in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,194 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 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY53 FBC, 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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How do I check the history of FY53 FBC?

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What year was FY53 FBC registered?

FY53 FBC is a 2003 MG Zt+, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is FY53 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 FBC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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