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GV53 SUA

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,090 mi
Last recorded117,090 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 SUA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

offside rear outer sill slightly damaged.

rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion on rear suspension components.

wears on outer edge of both front tyres.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,090 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

offside rear outer sill slightly damaged.

rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion on rear suspension components.

wears on outer edge of both front tyres.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,881 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 111,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 106,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,694 miles

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2011 93,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2010 84,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,913 miles

handbrake nearing end of travel

nearside front and rear tyres slightly under inflated

Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,324 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GV53 SUA is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV53 SUA, 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 GV53 SUA registered?

GV53 SUA is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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