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NT53 MVK

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,659 mi
Last recorded145,659 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MVK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 145,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,645 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heat shield insecure at rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (at front) and off side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and off side white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight bulge in near side rear outter tyre wall.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,203 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight bulge in near side rear outter tyre wall.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,353 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,163 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,960 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,359 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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NT53 MVK is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NT53 MVK, 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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NT53 MVK is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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