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VU53 CHJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,074 mi
Last recorded71,074 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CHJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 71,055 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,904 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 63,038 miles

outre skin rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 63,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

eml on

outre skin rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 59,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine managment light on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,297 miles

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

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

engine managment light on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,723 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 50,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedel rubber worn but not smooth yet

engine man light on

handbrake travel getting high

osf sill dented

Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,107 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 45,107 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise; engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,371 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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VU53 CHJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU53 CHJ, 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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VU53 CHJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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