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VA53 JPX

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,710 mi
Last recorded113,710 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JPX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,710 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 106,819 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 99,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 78,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 50,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,294 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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VA53 JPX is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA53 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA53 JPX registered?

VA53 JPX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 21 December 2003.

Is VA53 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 JPX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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