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ST53 NUX

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,381 mi
Last recorded62,381 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NUX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,381 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Front Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,391 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 58,391 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to expose any cords or ply.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to expose any cords or ply.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,754 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 49,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear brake caliper spring clips missing

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,875 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,781 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 31,562 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 30,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front indicator lens missing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,993 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,466 miles

corrosion on exhaust

engine covers fitted to top and bottom of engine

n/s/r tyre getting low on edges

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,598 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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ST53 NUX is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST53 NUX, 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 ST53 NUX registered?

ST53 NUX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is ST53 NUX safe to buy?

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