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VK53 FUU

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,063 mi
Last recorded139,063 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FUU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 130,522 miles

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 18 Oct 2017 130,522 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,982 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2016 122,982 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 116,308 miles

rear tyres worn and perished

Fail 2 Oct 2015 116,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 3 Oct 2014 111,813 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre split on inner wall

Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre split on inner wall

Pass 12 Oct 2013 105,581 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,459 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 95,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 84,405 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,281 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,211 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 70,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,934 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 50,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 FUU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VK53 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

VK53 FUU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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