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VE53 FVG

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,956 mi
Last recorded98,956 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FVG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,956 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s f to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion at rear end . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Washer inop

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs pitted/worn.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs pitted/worn.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,525 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 89,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,797 miles

engine wet with oil

front brake discs corroded

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

heavy surface corrosion to various steering & suspension components

rear silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

steering rack wet with oil

Fail 4 Feb 2014 86,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine wet with oil

front brake discs corroded

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

heavy surface corrosion to various steering & suspension components

rear silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

steering rack wet with oil

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,466 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2013 80,466 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,528 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,526 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,436 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2011 71,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,933 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 56,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine undertray loose and obstructing visability

Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,207 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges / cover fitted under car

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,890 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 FVG is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

VE53 FVG is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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