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VE53 DTV

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,583 mi
Last recorded79,583 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 DTV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,569 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 73,343 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,235 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 59,910 miles

Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,910 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,693 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,689 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre close to limit

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,287 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,800 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 40,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,851 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2009 30,476 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,360 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,296 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 26,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,823 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust box.

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
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VE53 DTV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VE53 DTV, 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.

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What year was VE53 DTV registered?

VE53 DTV is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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