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OU53 PKX

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,714 mi
Last recorded62,714 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 PKX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,714 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

headlight beam images poor

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 62,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

headlight beam images poor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,669 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,655 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 58,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,728 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s front metal brake pipe corroded

o/s rear tyre split on inner wall

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,745 miles

o/s rear tyre perished on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2012 54,695 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,763 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 52,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,221 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 49,221 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear brake discs worn

hand brake travel high

o/s hand brake reading low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,431 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,134 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 40,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 34,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,900 miles

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

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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OU53 PKX is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OU53 PKX, 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 OU53 PKX registered?

OU53 PKX is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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