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RF53 MDN

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,187 mi
Last recorded152,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 MDN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 152,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 139,905 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 128,006 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,779 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 117,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 106,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 105,377 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,080 miles

hand brake on limit

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,235 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,520 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,874 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 89,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

PAS pump leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,528 miles

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,431 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly rusty NOT LEAKING

Rear exhaust in poor con NOT BLOWING

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,128 miles

slight binding to off side front brake disc

slight corrosion to near side rear brake disc

slight corrosion to off side rear brake disc

Fail 28 Sep 2010 61,128 miles

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

slight binding to off side front brake disc

slight corrosion to near side rear brake disc

slight corrosion to off side rear brake disc

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,369 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,869 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,585 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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RF53 MDN is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF53 MDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF53 MDN registered?

RF53 MDN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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