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RA53 TGV

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,450 mi
Last recorded151,450 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 TGV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 151,450 miles

corrosion to suspension and brake pipes.

o/s/r tyre cracked and splitting.

Fail 11 May 2018 151,450 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to suspension and brake pipes.

o/s/r tyre cracked and splitting.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 145,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil springs corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear flasher bulb pale

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension arms heavy corrosion

srs light intermittent

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Nov 2016 145,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear flasher bulb pale

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension arms heavy corrosion

srs light intermittent

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 137,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light intermittent fault

engine covers fitted

front coil springs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 137,891 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light intermittent fault

engine covers fitted

front coil springs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 126,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light intermittent

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear silencer poor condition and slight blow

Pass 30 Oct 2013 115,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light inter mittent

offside mirror glass slight damage

rear silencer deteriorated

some corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2012 104,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,266 miles

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

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

all brake discs slight corrosion

offside door mirror glass cracked

some corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,963 miles

front discs worn

rear disc pads low nearside

Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,876 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs worn

rear disc pads low nearside

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,669 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,993 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,429 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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RA53 TGV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue 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 RA53 TGV, 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 RA53 TGV registered?

RA53 TGV is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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