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VK53 FUW

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,406 mi
Last recorded137,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FUW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 137,406 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 113,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2013 113,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,068 miles

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)

airbag faulty message on dash

engine management light on

knocking noise when rocking steering from os top suspension mountain arear

osf tyre wearing on inner edge tread cracking inner egde

rear exhaust box corrodid

Fail 28 Jun 2012 99,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

airbag faulty message on dash

engine management light on

knocking noise when rocking steering from os top suspension mountain arear

osf tyre wearing on inner edge tread cracking inner egde

rear exhaust box corrodid

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,614 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,233 miles

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

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

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

condensation to offside front head light lense

hand brake travel high

rear brake discs corrodid

surface corrotion to front discs

Fail 20 Jan 2011 79,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

condensation to offside front head light lense

hand brake travel high

rear brake discs corrodid

surface corrotion to front discs

Fail 19 Jan 2011 79,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor insecure

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

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

Rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2009 65,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,515 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,289 miles

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)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,137 miles

air bag light on

slight handbrake travel

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 FUW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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