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RJ53 KME

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,107 mi
Last recorded218,107 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 KME
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 218,107 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 218,107 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 216,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 203,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 196,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 196,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 189,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 173,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

airbag light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 173,611 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

airbag light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 173,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front disces have some rust on faces

rear disces rust on outer faces

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 May 2011 155,646 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear inner tyre tread distorted still within legal depth

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

Pass 27 May 2010 135,635 miles

COOLANT LEAK

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 26 May 2009 115,975 miles

front tyres;;o/s wearing close to limit on inner edge of tread;;n/s wearing close to limit on both edges of tread

n/s reg plate bulb replaced;;239 bulb fitted

park brake noisey when tested and has high imbalance and lever travel nearing end of limit

Pass 31 May 2008 95,709 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 28 May 2008 95,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,141 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 60,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light is on so airbag system is inactive

handbrake travel is quite high

o/s/r tyre low on tread on inner edge

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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RJ53 KME is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ53 KME, 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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RJ53 KME is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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