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HG53 MVA

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,874 mi
Last recorded63,874 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 MVA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,874 miles

advise rear jacking points week light rust

Pass 3 Jan 2025 54,881 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 54,793 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not routed and secured correctly. rubbing on components (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system appears to be by abs pump? brake pedal goes to floor. fluid all over abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on body and shock (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 54,733 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure sill and jacking points holed rec paint clean rust on ns full length (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement calpers not realeasing hand brake system (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front steel brake pipes change both rear pipes rusted (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

car been standing heavley rusted axels disks pited all round no rear brake calper movement

recomend clean paint floor pan axels full length

Pass 23 Dec 2019 54,741 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 54,741 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 52,752 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 52,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 51,757 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2016 51,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,129 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,818 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,988 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,960 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,218 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside rear abs warning light wire hanging down

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,837 miles

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

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

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 MVA is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG53 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

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

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