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FY53 VAH

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,821 mi
Last recorded75,821 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VAH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,821 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,821 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 74,515 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 74,513 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,524 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,489 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,040 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 55,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,227 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,508 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,166 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,158 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 46,158 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,155 miles

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

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 VAH is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 VAH registered?

FY53 VAH is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FY53 VAH safe to buy?

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