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HN53 UDY

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,364 mi
Last recorded175,364 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UDY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 175,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 173,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 164,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at all securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Has slight play (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 164,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a large hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster does not work + damaged (1.8)

Both the rear tyres are heavly crenellated on the inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at all securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Has slight play (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is bald on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is noisy

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre is worn thin on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 158,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres worn thin on the extreme inner edges

rear exhaust silencer is getting rusty and the outer skin is corroded and coming off in places

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2015 152,517 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin rusty

slight fuel leak from around the tank area.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 152,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin rusty

slight fuel leak from around the tank area.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 146,831 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded and loose

Fail 6 Jan 2014 146,831 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded and loose

Pass 24 Jan 2013 140,182 miles

Both rear brake discs are badly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 140,182 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both rear brake discs are badly corroded

Both rear tyres are crenellated on inner edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 133,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both rear brake disc surfaces are in very poor condition

both rear tyres are crenellated on the inner edge

brake pedal anti slip has a very small section warn away

n/s/f brake disc inner surface is in a very poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2012 133,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both rear brake disc surfaces are in very poor condition

both rear tyres are crenellated on the inner edge

brake pedal anti slip has a very small section warn away

n/s/f brake disc inner surface is in a very poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2011 124,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 brake disc surfaces in poor condition

brake pedal has very slight sideways movement

part of the anti slip on the brake pedal is warn away

unable too inspect interior boot floor due too under carpet full of belongings

Pass 27 Jan 2010 115,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal antislip rubber pad worn on lower corner

n/s/r coil spring may be fractured difficult to asses condition suggest further examination if customer requires

Pass 19 Jan 2009 107,324 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs outer surfaces poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2009 107,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs outer surfaces poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,772 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedal antislip rubber pad worn on lower corner

Fail 22 Jan 2008 97,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedal antislip rubber pad worn on lower corner

Pass 16 Jan 2007 89,516 miles

o/s/f tyre at 1.8mm, n/s/f tyre at2.5mm, n/s/r tyre at 2mm

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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HN53 UDY is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN53 UDY, 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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HN53 UDY is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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