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PN53 RXP

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,281 mi
Last recorded154,281 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RXP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 154,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

unable to open bonnet

Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,508 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 153,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 152,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 152,311 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 151,371 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 7 Nov 2017 151,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 150,000 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Nov 2016 149,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Nov 2015 145,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

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

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

engine light on

Fail 13 Nov 2015 145,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,694 miles

Coolant leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in nsf tyre sidewall

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 140,694 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

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

cut in nsf tyre sidewall

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 140,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 140,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 136,761 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 May 2012 136,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 May 2011 131,797 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 114,041 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 114,041 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 87,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,784 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 64,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,953 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)

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 RXP is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PN53 RXP, 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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PN53 RXP is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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