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VE53 DTY

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,665 mi
Last recorded93,665 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 DTY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 93,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 93,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,172 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,541 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,913 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 91,822 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,470 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front not working

Offside Front bumper damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,187 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,327 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,530 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,339 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,357 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,038 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,997 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 11,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

reverseing lights not working

steering column security

Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,387 miles

steering column security

reverseing lights not working

Pass 31 May 2006 8,485 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
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VE53 DTY is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DTY, 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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VE53 DTY is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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