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LG53 VMA

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,250 mi
Last recorded100,250 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 VMA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 100,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 89,229 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)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,676 miles

all discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 May 2009 76,529 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2009 76,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside front abs sensor unplugged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,219 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 58,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,130 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

off side front tyre presure low

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 VMA is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG53 VMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG53 VMA registered?

LG53 VMA is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LG53 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 VMA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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