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OU53 UCH

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,487 mi
Last recorded175,487 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UCH
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 175,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear body work damaged

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 175,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear body work damaged

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 160,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 160,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 143,437 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 4 Sep 2012 137,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 127,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 115,298 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 115,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2009 97,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 97,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,535 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 44,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,488 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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OU53 UCH is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OU53 UCH, 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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OU53 UCH is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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