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VE53 OKW

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,783 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 122,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,298 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 109,298 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 98,494 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,927 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 76,927 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 67,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 67,395 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,672 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 OKW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

VE53 OKW is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for VE53 OKW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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