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VO53 OUJ

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,932 mi
Last recorded108,932 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 OUJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,932 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2015 105,615 miles

Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub-frame & attachments rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 96,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,964 miles

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

o/s front inner disc badly corroded

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,168 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,850 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,110 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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VO53 OUJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VO53 OUJ, 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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VO53 OUJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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