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PN53 RKX

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RKX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 147,808 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 999,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

n/s front tyre has slight cut to outer side wall

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 999,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

n/s front tyre has slight cut to outer side wall

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 167,300 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 167,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 161,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 161,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 149,572 miles

cut in o/s/front tyre sidewall

front brake pads getting low and slight lip on discs

rear discs slightly corroded

slight coolant leak

tail pipe heat shield corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2009 127,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 103,514 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,157 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 83,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,262 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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PN53 RKX is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN53 RKX, 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 PN53 RKX registered?

PN53 RKX is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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