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WJ53 PDV

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,130 mi
Last recorded52,130 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 PDV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 52,129 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,081 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,317 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,061 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns front tyre has cut in sidewall

ns head light low (just in spec)

os sun visor broken/loose

Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,070 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

ns front tyre cut in sidewall

os sun visor broken/loose

Fail 13 Aug 2012 39,070 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

ns front tyre cut in sidewall

os sun visor broken/loose

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,039 miles

rear brake disc,s poor condition. rusty/scored

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,875 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,357 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

fuel tank damp/stained

rear brake disc,s poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,859 miles

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,802 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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WJ53 PDV is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ53 PDV, 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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WJ53 PDV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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