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PJ53 FTF

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,982 mi
Last recorded130,982 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FTF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 130,982 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust mounting at rear broken

Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,699 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,535 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 99,461 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,828 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2011 82,828 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,573 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 64,115 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,657 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,932 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,775 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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PJ53 FTF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ53 FTF, 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 PJ53 FTF registered?

PJ53 FTF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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