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VK53 ECA

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 ECA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 122,530 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 122,530 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside under clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,474 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 117,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,766 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,365 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 102,365 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

central rear seat belt stalk button "sticky"

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,059 miles

Cebntre rear seat buckle will not latch without pressing red button and does not always latch. Advise attention.

Corrosion starting on bopth front metal brake pipes.

Slight play in nearside steering track rod end.

Some corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe adjacent to fuel tank.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 84,381 miles

Diesel smoke test / emmisions very high and only just passed the test

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air bag warning lamp is on

front and rear brake discs are in a poor condition

steering sounds clonky but no fault found at time of test

unable to test centre rear seat belt as it is jammed

windscreen wipers in a poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,381 miles

Diesel smoke test / emmisions very high and only just passed the test

air bag warning lamp is on

front and rear brake discs are in a poor condition

steering sounds clonky but no fault found at time of test

unable to test centre rear seat belt as it is jammed

windscreen wipers in a poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,025 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 65,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,429 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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VK53 ECA is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK53 ECA, 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 VK53 ECA registered?

VK53 ECA is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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