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GU53 WZA

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WZA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2018 104,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2018 104,347 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper Gear Knob Missing

Fail 18 Jan 2017 104,214 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust full of oil (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,026 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside Body Damage

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

Some play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2015 103,966 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Front and rear discs slightly lipped and pitted on edges.

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,552 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,552 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,037 miles

Offside rear tyre om legal limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,039 miles

All four tyres starting to wear low on edges

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Cuts in front tyre inner and outer walls

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Travel in handbrake

Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,039 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All four tyres starting to wear low on edges

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Cuts in front tyre inner and outer walls

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Travel in handbrake

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,835 miles

Front tyres on legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,835 miles

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

Front tyres on legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,671 miles

Nearside rear brake pad anti-rattle clip missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,568 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,003 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 60,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Handbrake high

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,038 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Handbrake high

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Rear disks in poor condition

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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GU53 WZA is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GU53 WZA, 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 GU53 WZA registered?

GU53 WZA is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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