MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside steering rack leaking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside steering rack leaking
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?
Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.
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SL53 MBF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SL53 MBF, 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 SL53 MBF registered?
SL53 MBF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is SL53 MBF safe to buy?
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