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WJ53 FZF

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,602 mi
Last recorded120,602 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FZF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 120,411 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 105,489 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,942 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 97,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 88,002 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 88,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,924 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 72,924 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,071 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 51,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WJ53 FZF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ53 FZF, 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 WJ53 FZF registered?

WJ53 FZF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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