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VN52 VSZ

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,387 mi
Last recorded106,387 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 VSZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,387 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 100,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,339 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 93,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,765 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 91,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010
Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 73,974 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 73,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,967 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 VSZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSZ, 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 VN52 VSZ registered?

VN52 VSZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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