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KX53 KNZ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,331 mi
Last recorded107,331 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 107,331 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 101,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 100,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 100,549 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 99,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,430 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,400 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 86,399 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,228 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,088 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,187 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,988 miles

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

Slight damaged to BOTH nearside tyres

Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damaged to BOTH nearside tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,140 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,740 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 53,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,215 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,041 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,339 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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KX53 KNZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

KX53 KNZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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