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ST53 MOV

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,035 mi
Last recorded142,035 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 MOV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 142,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame rusted not holed

Fail 6 Feb 2020 142,033 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame rusted not holed

Pass 27 Feb 2019 133,526 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 133,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 123,205 miles

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

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

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

advise under trays fitted and engine covers maybe fluid leak ?

Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 113,299 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,741 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,918 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,768 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s lamp adjuster damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2011 77,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s and n/s rear shockers damp

Fail 21 Apr 2011 77,851 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

heatshield front and rear loose

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s and n/s rear shockers damp

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,401 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 58,305 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 58,305 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,948 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,217 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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ST53 MOV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST53 MOV, 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 ST53 MOV registered?

ST53 MOV is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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