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VK53 RXZ

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,044 mi
Last recorded112,044 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 RXZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,044 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 112,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,992 miles

Front headlamps misted just met requirements

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm time of test (4.1.E.1)

no revers lights

Fail 4 Mar 2016 106,990 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear after joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before joint (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before joint corroded / LEAKING (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps misted just met requirements

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm time of test (4.1.E.1)

no revers lights

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray loose

Fail 5 Mar 2015 103,414 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray loose

Fail 14 Mar 2014 99,649 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,649 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 96,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,278 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

exhaust rusting

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 3 Mar 2010 85,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

exhaust rusting

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,539 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,762 miles

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 RXZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RXZ, 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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What year was VK53 RXZ registered?

VK53 RXZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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