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RV53 TZU

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TZU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 99,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 99,375 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,247 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 98,780 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 98,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 98,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 98,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear position lamp lower not working

offside rear brake disc shield contacting disc

offside rear position lamp upper not working

parking brake efficiency just meets minimum limits requiring adjustment or repair

rear silencer deteriorated

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,622 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 75,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,519 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,432 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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RV53 TZU is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV53 TZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV53 TZU registered?

RV53 TZU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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