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LD53 UCW

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,557 mi
Last recorded82,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UCW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 80,146 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 80,146 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,987 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 75,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 73,241 miles

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 view of components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 70,322 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch deteriorated

n/s/f sidewall damage

o/s/f lower wishbone bush deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2014 66,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet catch deteriorated

n/s/f sidewall damage

o/s/f lower wishbone bush deteriorating

o/s/r handbrake serviceable

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,513 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 63,513 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,983 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

engine breather pipe disconnected

nearside mirror unit missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,995 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

handbrake performance 16%

offside front tyre outer side wall cut and bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,963 miles

offside tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 12 Jul 2010 53,963 miles

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

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

offside tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,052 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 47,052 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,040 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall, tyre wearing close to limit.

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

slightly low braking effort on handbrake.

Pass 31 Dec 2005 18,111 miles

accident damage to offside front wing.

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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LD53 UCW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LD53 UCW, 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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LD53 UCW is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LD53 UCW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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