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FY53 KUB

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,253 mi
Last recorded160,253 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KUB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 160,253 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 155,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 148,746 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from area of nearside steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 141,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 May 2015 141,891 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 140,233 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 140,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 137,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 137,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 118,718 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 118,718 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Dec 2010 111,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 111,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2009 98,889 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,013 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 85,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,327 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,993 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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FY53 KUB is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY53 KUB, 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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FY53 KUB is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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