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SB53 WVE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,014 mi
Last recorded115,014 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 WVE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,142 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 100,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,173 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,740 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,740 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,811 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,053 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,479 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 WVE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

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

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