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SP53 NUY

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 NUY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 108,973 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is crumpled/deformed jacking up damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2023 101,659 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has corrosion to the whole area and mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake on n/s rear wheel only just meets the brake efficient requirement

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area around the spring housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the sill area and subframe mounting areas are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has corrosion to the whole area of subframe and the mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

the underside of the vehicle is showing corrosion in all prescribed areas

Fail 31 May 2023 101,638 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill is holed within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has corrosion to the whole area and mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake on n/s rear wheel only just meets the brake efficient requirement

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area around the spring housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the sill area and subframe mounting areas are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has corrosion to the whole area of subframe and the mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

the underside of the vehicle is showing corrosion in all prescribed areas

Pass 24 May 2022 94,217 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,839 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 87,838 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 86,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,074 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 82,094 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,067 miles

Both front Tyres Wearing on inner and outer edge

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

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

front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,337 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 74,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,699 miles

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

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

wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2015 69,235 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp is on dash-pads are ok

wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2014 51,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Fail 11 Jul 2013 29,497 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes are coated with grease, or similar, and cannot be properly examined.

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,497 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes are coated with grease, or similar, and cannot be properly examined.

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,287 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,926 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,226 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP53 NUY is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP53 NUY, 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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SP53 NUY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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