CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV53 VZF

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,157 mi
Last recorded155,157 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VZF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 155,157 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 155,150 miles

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

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

Brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 4 May 2012 137,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 137,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 124,054 miles

brake discs some corrosion

brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2011 123,505 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

brake discs some corrosion

brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2010 123,383 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 118,529 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 118,322 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 112,324 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 101,467 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 101,467 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 76,299 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
Full MG Zt-t reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV53 VZF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV53 VZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV53 VZF?

You can check the full history of SV53 VZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV53 VZF registered?

SV53 VZF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is SV53 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 VZF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV53 VZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV53 VZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.