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KO53 DDN

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

224,994 mi
Last recorded224,994 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 DDN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 224,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short abs wiring (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short abs and brake pad wear sensor wiring (1.9.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

creaking noise from pedal box area when pressing clutch and/or brake pedals

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blade/s slightly smearing screen

top of front panel/slam panel slightly insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2017 211,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

creaking noise from pedal area when pressing brake/clutch pedals

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 10 Jan 2017 211,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

creaking noise from pedal area when pressing brake/clutch pedals

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 199,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre no tread remaining inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

creeking noise from brake pedal

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2016 199,369 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre no tread remaining inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

creeking noise from brake pedal

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2015 188,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 177,049 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut sidewall

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 177,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre cut sidewall

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 163,149 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 149,834 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 149,679 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 136,739 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2010 129,588 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 129,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both rear tyres only just legal at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2009 117,756 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 11,447 miles

Airbag warning light on

Chips on screen

Condition of both front wiper blades

Slight wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 85,543 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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KO53 DDN is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KO53 DDN, 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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KO53 DDN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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