MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Excessive black smoke. Exhaust system blowing. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front sections of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))
Underbody and components have surface corrosion.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - VERY Close to limit!! (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp likely to become detached O/S & N/S (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - VERY Close to limit!! (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened + possible spring broken - investigation required (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Outer Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Side repeater not working O/S & N/S - And lenses broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel arch trim insecure
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective O/S & N/S - Output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light O/S & N/S (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective O/S & N/S - Output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light O/S & N/S (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Or lenses/bulbs - intensity low - O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Or lenses/bulbs - intensity low - O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Fuel tank cradle impact damage
Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Fuel tank cradle impact damage
Fuel tank cradle bent...
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank cradle bent...
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f tyre outter wall slightly damaged
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f tyre outter wall slightly damaged
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Coolant leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r brake rear outer face pitted
offside rear tyre worn low
parking brake lever has high travel
rear brake pads worn low
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nail in nearside rear tyre
nail in nearside rear tyre
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RA53 TFZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 RA53 TFZ, 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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RA53 TFZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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