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SM53 GMG

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,859 mi
Last recorded85,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 GMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,859 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 79,732 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 79,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 76,114 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 76,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,871 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 65,871 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2006 59,740 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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SM53 GMG is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM53 GMG, 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 SM53 GMG registered?

SM53 GMG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is SM53 GMG safe to buy?

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