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VK53 FSD

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,183 mi
Last recorded139,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 139,183 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in protective coating

Fail 14 Jul 2016 139,153 miles

Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened to rears x2 (3.6.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front discs and pads poor

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2015 134,222 miles

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

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

washers poor

Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,296 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 121,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake warning light on

exh shields damaged

o/s/r tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 19 Mar 2012 109,992 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)

windscreen has a stonechip at base of zone 'B' which has cracked approx 35mm into zone 'B'

Fail 17 Mar 2012 109,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 9 Dec 2010 100,433 miles

two front tyres worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 81,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,134 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 FSD is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

VK53 FSD is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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