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RE53 PEO

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,479 mi
Last recorded101,479 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 PEO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,479 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,292 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,292 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in outer sidewall of front nearside tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,976 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 73,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil level getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,508 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

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 exhaust outer skin heavily corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 66,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine undertray fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 exhaust outer skin heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,497 miles

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

airbag light on /oil low /ns front tyre worn hard on inner tread

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,924 miles

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

oil level getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,994 miles

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

oil level getting low /slight up and down on column

Pass 9 Dec 2006 39,147 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r - seatbelt not tested // handbrake travel and performance just on limit // undertray fitted - many components not visible

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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RE53 PEO is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE53 PEO, 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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RE53 PEO is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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