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VN52 UOW

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,730 mi
Last recorded147,730 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 UOW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 147,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyre,s cracking

o/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 11 Jul 2014 147,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyre,s cracking

o/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 29 Jul 2013 138,075 miles

Both sides headlamp dip beam images poor.

OS & NS steel brakepipes coirroded to rear flexis.

OSF & NSF steel brakepipe corroded.

OSF wiper split.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 138,062 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

***EMISSION TEST NOT DONE, ENGINE OVERHEATED***

Little reserve travel on handbrake.

OS & NS steel brakepipes coirroded to rear flexis.

OSF & NSF steel brakepipe corroded.

OSF wiper split.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 131,462 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 131,462 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,409 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 128,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 120,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 99,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,766 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,968 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 94,968 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 74,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake just pass

Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,835 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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VN52 UOW is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VN52 UOW, 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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VN52 UOW is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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