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VE53 FSZ

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,482 mi
Last recorded100,482 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FSZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,482 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,185 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,441 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 76,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,276 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin oninside edge

exhaust system poor condition corroson

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 6,651 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,090 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,018 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,173 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 57,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,625 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 51,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,081 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,839 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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VE53 FSZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE53 FSZ, 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 VE53 FSZ registered?

VE53 FSZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 FSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 FSZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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