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LG53 LXW

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,446 mi
Last recorded169,446 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LXW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 169,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 157,104 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 157,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 143,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,615 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body structure in rear slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 126,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing both shoulders

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,844 miles

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

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

rear box exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 122,844 miles

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

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

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

rear box exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,381 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 113,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,092 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 105,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 100,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,995 miles

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Fail 17 Oct 2011 90,995 miles

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

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

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

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,785 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front indicator lamp cracked but works ok

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,913 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 52,913 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,999 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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LG53 LXW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG53 LXW, 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 LG53 LXW registered?

LG53 LXW is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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