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SB53 EVP

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,741 mi
Last recorded120,741 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EVP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,741 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,103 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 102,103 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 93,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,827 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 85,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,921 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 65,030 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING BADLY ON OUTER EDGES, FOUR WHEEL STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT ADVISED. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS KERBING TYPE MARKS/DAMAGE?

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,030 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING BADLY ON OUTER EDGES, FOUR WHEEL STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT ADVISED. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS KERBING TYPE MARKS/DAMAGE?

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 43,708 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,441 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 34,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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SB53 EVP is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB53 EVP, 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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What year was SB53 EVP registered?

SB53 EVP is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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