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RA53 VVO

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,071 mi
Last recorded189,071 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VVO
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 189,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 181,953 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 178,216 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 169,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 162,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 151,985 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 140,422 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 133,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F tyre is rubbing the ABS wiring

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 133,417 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is rubbing the ABS wiring

Pass 16 Mar 2009 118,886 miles

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)

o/s front indicator lense cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2008 105,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,488 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 78,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

handbrake travel

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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RA53 VVO is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA53 VVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA53 VVO is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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