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SO53 UBG

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on27 May 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 UBG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2013 74,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 67,727 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front to Rear Brake Pipes Greased

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

airbag light on

Pass 29 May 2012 67,727 miles

Front to Rear Brake Pipes Greased

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

airbag light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,165 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 65,165 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,849 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,180 miles

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

nearside front tyre below legal limit,outwith mot prescribed areas...advise to replace.

Pass 5 May 2008 40,383 miles

hand brake near end of travel

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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SO53 UBG is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO53 UBG, 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 SO53 UBG registered?

SO53 UBG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is SO53 UBG safe to buy?

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