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VN53 VCK

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,791 mi
Last recorded74,791 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VCK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 74,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle and rear exhaust corroding but not yet blowing

Fail 31 Jan 2015 74,781 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle and rear exhaust corroding but not yet blowing

Fail 20 Dec 2014 74,769 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 65,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 65,896 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 53,155 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 44,420 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,147 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Is Cracking Between Tread And Very Close To Going Through

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 25,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Is Cracking Between Tread And Very Close To Going Through

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,006 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,675 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 VCK is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCK, 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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VN53 VCK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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