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VE53 DTX

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,804 mi
Last recorded144,804 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 DTX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 144,804 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 140,274 miles

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

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

braker pedal anti-slip device starting to wear

Pass 24 Nov 2011 135,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 135,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 134,399 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 118,808 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 118,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 101,849 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,194 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 87,194 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,642 miles

o/s/r trye wearing on outer edge

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s/f trye wearing on inner edge

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 DTX is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DTX, 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

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What year was VE53 DTX registered?

VE53 DTX is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is VE53 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 DTX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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