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KP53 GHN

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,202 mi
Last recorded125,202 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GHN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 125,202 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody and brake pipes partially undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2017 125,108 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody and brake pipes partially undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,289 miles

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

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 Front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 107,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint nearside of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis and rear subframe slightly corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 107,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint nearside of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis and rear subframe slightly corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,289 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,633 miles

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,708 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both number plates

o/s/f door handle faulty

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,744 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,744 miles

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

Suspect N/S rear coil spring may be fractured also.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,367 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,676 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Apr 2007 39,774 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 39,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,325 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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KP53 GHN is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KP53 GHN, 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 KP53 GHN registered?

KP53 GHN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is KP53 GHN safe to buy?

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