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SP53 UBH

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,437 mi
Last recorded125,437 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 125,437 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 104,342 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,243 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 91,180 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,573 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,766 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 78,766 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 19 Feb 2010 73,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,046 miles

catalyst rattling but still passes emmisions

Fail 17 Mar 2009 70,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

catalyst rattling but still passes emmisions

Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,309 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 65,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 62,673 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 62,670 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake almost at end of working travel

offside front tyre at 1.6mm minimum tread depth

parking brake noisy

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 18 Sep 2006 44,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,850 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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SP53 UBH is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP53 UBH, 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 UBH is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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