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WG53 KXX

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,690 mi
Last recorded154,690 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KXX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 154,690 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 154,454 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust shield (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2015 146,368 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2014 130,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Fail 5 Aug 2014 130,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 117,698 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f/ tyre inner edge wear

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

rear box outter skin corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 117,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner edge wear

o/s/f inner edge wear

o/s/r inner edge wear

rear box outter skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,239 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 20 Jun 2012 103,174 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Airbag light on

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

Pass 27 May 2011 88,000 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2011 88,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,729 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 51,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,528 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,331 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,538 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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WG53 KXX is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WG53 KXX, 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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What year was WG53 KXX registered?

WG53 KXX is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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