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GK53 LMM

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,533 mi
Last recorded134,533 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LMM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 134,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front top mount worn

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2015 133,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 118,918 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 118,915 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,284 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,692 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad warning light on, all brake pads look ok

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 89,828 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 89,828 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,323 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 81,292 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 81,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 73,542 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,480 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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GK53 LMM is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 LMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK53 LMM registered?

GK53 LMM is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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