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SA53 NLZ

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,164 mi
Last recorded61,164 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 NLZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,164 miles

rear brake discs pitted / corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 61,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light illuminated on dash

rear brake discs pitted / corroded

rear seat squab insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,675 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall scrubbed

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,675 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front outer tyre wall scrubbed

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 45,757 miles

front brakes pads wearing low

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoulered

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,915 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 29,678 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,678 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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SA53 NLZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA53 NLZ, 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 SA53 NLZ registered?

SA53 NLZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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