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KX53 HLC

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,727 mi
Last recorded144,727 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 HLC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 144,727 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 139,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,401 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 132,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,664 miles

chassis rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,205 miles

headlamps deteriorating

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Aug 2017 112,196 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamps deteriorating

little reserve travel on handbrake

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,941 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 102,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,574 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 98,574 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,071 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,471 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KX53 HLC is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX53 HLC, 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 KX53 HLC registered?

KX53 HLC is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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