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VN53 RDV

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,687 mi
Last recorded124,687 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 RDV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 124,687 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 124,686 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,348 miles

nearside hand brake performance low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,642 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 120,642 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 117,643 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 117,643 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside headlamp rear cover missing

uneven tyre wear on fron t suggest track inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2012 115,188 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 112,231 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake dics getting worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 91,408 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 91,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,029 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 62,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 62,446 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,868 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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VN53 RDV is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN53 RDV, 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 VN53 RDV registered?

VN53 RDV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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