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VU53 LPX

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,329 mi
Last recorded114,329 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LPX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,329 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 114,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

airbag light on

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fron to rear brake pipes are covered with under sealant

front / rear coil springs are corroded

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2011 104,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fron to rear brake pipes are covered with under sealant

front / rear coil springs are corroded

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 100,230 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 100,230 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 100,827 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyers walls marked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 100,827 miles

front tyers walls marked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,546 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 93,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,821 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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VU53 LPX is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VU53 LPX, 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 VU53 LPX registered?

VU53 LPX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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