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VK53 FSY

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,121 mi
Last recorded61,121 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FSY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2014 61,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 May 2014 61,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,532 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,129 miles

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

offsides inner rear tyre slightly worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,430 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 36,777 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,777 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,057 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,420 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,709 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 20,709 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,399 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on edges

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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VK53 FSY is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK53 FSY, 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.

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VK53 FSY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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