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OU53 VAH

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,253 mi
Last recorded243,253 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VAH
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 243,253 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 242,989 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 224,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering rack n/s inner joint slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2015 205,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 185,602 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 167,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 148,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 148,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 129,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,791 miles

rear brake pipes corroded n/s and o/s.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 94,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,410 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 74,331 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,977 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 54,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,097 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 VAH is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU53 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

OU53 VAH is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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