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HG53 KAU

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,416 mi
Last recorded117,416 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KAU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,416 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 117,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 115,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,303 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 104,303 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake has high travel

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

o\s\f abs wire rubbing on antiroll bar link

Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre has tears in sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2012 89,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre has tears in sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,814 miles

? front suspension

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing and offside rear starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2009 64,404 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 64,404 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 57,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

airbag light iluminated.

break sensor wire insecure on front.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag light iluminated.

break sensor wire insecure on front.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,545 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 48,545 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,334 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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HG53 KAU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG53 KAU, 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 HG53 KAU registered?

HG53 KAU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HG53 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 KAU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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