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VN53 VCC

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,553 mi
Last recorded9,553 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VCC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 9,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 4,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 4,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 999,999 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 999,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 999,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 999,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 999,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 999,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,771 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,837 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,514 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bothside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,249 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,242 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,857 miles

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 VCC is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCC, 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.

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VN53 VCC is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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