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FY53 KUF

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,433 mi
Last recorded97,433 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KUF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body slight damage.

exhaust slightly corroded.

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,528 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 84,528 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,365 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 68,350 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,836 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,207 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 KUF is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUF, 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 FY53 KUF registered?

FY53 KUF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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