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KV53 HRN

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

204,282 mi
Last recorded204,282 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HRN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 204,282 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 204,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 181,148 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2016 181,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2015 157,631 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 157,631 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 140,117 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2014 140,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 126,646 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 126,646 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,012 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 113,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,951 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 97,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,692 miles

n/s/r handbrake performance low effort

o/s/r tyre very slight miss shape

Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,775 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible fuel on nearside of engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 59,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

bonnet will not open

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,526 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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KV53 HRN 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 57.9%.

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 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 KV53 HRN, 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 KV53 HRN registered?

KV53 HRN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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