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VX53 MVC

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,821 mi
Last recorded101,821 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 MVC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,821 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 101,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,363 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 101,361 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 93,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (4.1.D.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,003 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,268 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,815 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,779 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs inner face heavily corroded

both rear brake discs inner face corroded

both rear tyres tread worn on outer edges / close to the legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,787 miles

inner face of front brake discs corroded

inner face of rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 50,787 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

inner face of front brake discs corroded

inner face of rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,147 miles

inner face of both front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,467 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 35,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 23,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside front indicator lense cracked

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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VX53 MVC is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX53 MVC, 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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VX53 MVC is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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