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KX53 LTU

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 LTU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

rear under side rusting

Pass 7 Jan 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 999,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 999,999 miles

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 999,999 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 999,999 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 999,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front under wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 225/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 69% (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front under wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,000 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

cut in wall n/s/f tyre

nsf wiper rubber slightly split end

Fail 2 Jan 2015 112,000 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

cut in wall n/s/f tyre

nsf wiper rubber slightly split end

Pass 4 Jan 2014 166,133 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 166,133 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 156,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 143,954 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 143,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 129,568 miles

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

offside front spring noisy on lock

Fail 16 Dec 2010 129,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

offside front spring noisy on lock

Pass 24 Nov 2009 106,981 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 106,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 87,910 miles

Noise from p.a.s steering rack

offside rear seat belt missing

Fail 5 Dec 2008 87,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Noise from p.a.s steering rack

Rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,737 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall cut

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 LTU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

KX53 LTU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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