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SH53 FMF

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,256 mi
Last recorded115,256 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FMF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 115,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 115,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,904 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 107,714 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear axle bushes worn

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

dampness on steering rack

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,969 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

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

dampness on steering rack

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,409 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 89,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise bonnet catch secondary sticking

advise both front brake pipes greesed

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise bonnet catch secondary sticking

advise both front brake pipes greesed

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe coated with grease

o/s wiper torn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 71,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,334 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,994 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and pitted.

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,963 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 60,924 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Airbag light on.

N/S/F brake disc slightly pitted.

N/S/F tyre has cuts.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,879 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,366 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 51,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,044 miles

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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SH53 FMF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SH53 FMF, 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 SH53 FMF registered?

SH53 FMF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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