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VN53 DGX

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DGX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight movement in adjustable steering column

Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,755 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs rusted & worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs rusted & worn

Fail 8 Dec 2009 66,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,758 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,292 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 62,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,215 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 54,215 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 46,463 miles

airbag light on

handbrake travel requires attention

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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VN53 DGX is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN53 DGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 DGX registered?

VN53 DGX is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is VN53 DGX safe to buy?

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