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SM53 GKV

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,529 mi
Last recorded181,529 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 GKV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 181,529 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 181,453 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 175,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 172,753 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 168,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 166,156 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 166,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 156,053 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 156,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 26 Nov 2015 146,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 141,601 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 141,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 136,785 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 132,657 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 132,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 126,603 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 112,144 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 102,449 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,690 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,680 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,119 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 71,545 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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SM53 GKV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SM53 GKV, 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 SM53 GKV registered?

SM53 GKV is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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