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SG53 CWC

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,321 mi
Last recorded149,321 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CWC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 149,321 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both top (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 149,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both top (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,204 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 127,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,868 miles

Centre rear seatbelt can not be secured in buckle

Coolant leak

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle greased and some components cannot be assessed for condition

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,898 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 91,670 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,379 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 79,170 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,560 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 56,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 42,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,030 miles

offside headlamp aim set at max level

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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SG53 CWC is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG53 CWC, 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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SG53 CWC is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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