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SB53 PNZ

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 PNZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,470 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 58,469 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 54,605 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,345 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 45,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 39,057 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 39,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,431 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,665 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 30,664 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,344 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 8,835 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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SB53 PNZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB53 PNZ, 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 SB53 PNZ registered?

SB53 PNZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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