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KX53 JZH

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 JZH
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,263 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,244 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,385 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 77,385 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 63,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,375 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,395 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,395 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,811 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 49,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 47,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,724 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 44,724 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,146 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,652 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,652 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JZH is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KX53 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

KX53 JZH is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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