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SW53 AOC

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,094 mi
Last recorded49,094 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AOC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,094 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2016 49,090 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure ball joint nut slack (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mount snapped off (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

o/s rear tyre inner wall small tear

Fail 24 Feb 2014 42,716 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

o/s rear tyre inner wall small tear

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust flex coupling deteriorated

front brake discs some corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2013 36,169 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs some corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust flex coupling deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,127 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,127 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2008 18,457 miles

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

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

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,689 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,324 miles

front tyres cracked on sidewalls

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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SW53 AOC is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW53 AOC, 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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SW53 AOC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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