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HV53 DXG

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,657 mi
Last recorded127,657 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 DXG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,657 miles

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

Rear Silencer Missing emmisons

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 117,000 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 116,893 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,877 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 108,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,416 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 90,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,561 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,305 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,385 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 68,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,467 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,158 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,945 miles

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

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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HV53 DXG is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV53 DXG, 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 HV53 DXG registered?

HV53 DXG is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HV53 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 DXG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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