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SV53 SZP

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,717 mi
Last recorded46,717 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 SZP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 46,717 miles

All four tyres are perished on outer sidewall , would advise replacement

Both front tyres are cracked around outer edge of tread

Fail 23 May 2016 46,715 miles

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

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

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

All four tyres are perished on outer sidewall , would advise replacement

Both front tyres are cracked around outer edge of tread

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,944 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,944 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 44,961 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 44,961 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,131 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 43,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,995 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,684 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,127 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accessory drive belt deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 25,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,747 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 24,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 24,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SV53 SZP is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc 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 SV53 SZP, 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 SV53 SZP registered?

SV53 SZP is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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