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LM52 HHW

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,632 mi
Last recorded96,632 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 HHW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber attachment corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber attachment corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,230 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 95,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,773 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 90,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 90,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 85,119 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 85,119 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 83,001 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 81,890 miles

Oil leak

slight movement steering arms/rack ends

Fail 13 May 2013 81,890 miles

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

Oil leak

slight movement steering arms/rack ends

Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play o/s/f steering arm close to fail

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,586 miles

play o/s/f steering arm close to fail

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,438 miles

standard number plates fitted over custom ones

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,022 miles

Both front road tyre are wearing low

WARNING: Grinding noise from nearside rear park brake when test during R.B.T.

WARNING: Offside rear road tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm recommend replacing NOW!

wipers smearing badly when tested recommend replacing wipers

Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,020 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front road tyre are wearing low

WARNING: Grinding noise from nearside rear park brake when test during R.B.T.

WARNING: Offside rear road tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm recommend replacing NOW!

wipers smearing badly when tested recommend replacing wipers

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,967 miles

All road tyres front and rear have cuts to side walls of tyres and are deteriorating

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 42,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All road tyres front and rear have cuts to side walls of tyres and are deteriorating

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,657 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 25,595 miles

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

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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LM52 HHW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LM52 HHW, 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 LM52 HHW registered?

LM52 HHW is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is LM52 HHW safe to buy?

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