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WJ53 UJF

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,291 mi
Last recorded172,291 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 UJF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 172,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 169,639 miles

Child seats fitted on rear seat full seatbelt inspection not completed

Fail 17 Aug 2015 169,639 miles

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

Child seats fitted on rear seat full seatbelt inspection not completed

Pass 9 Sep 2014 159,674 miles

Exhaust tail box corrodedNearside rear tyre cracked & perrished

Fail 21 Aug 2014 159,657 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rear section heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracking in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 152,872 miles

offside front shocker leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 145,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 139,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front bumper damaged

n/s sill damaged

rear brakes noisy

Fail 23 Aug 2011 139,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper damaged

n/s sill damaged

rear brakes noisy

Fail 22 Aug 2011 139,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes noisy

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front bumper damaged

n/s sill damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2010 128,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front bumper damaged

n/s sill damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2010 128,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front bumper damaged

n/s sill damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cut but not showing cords

Fail 19 Oct 2009 116,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 28 Oct 2008 100,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2008 100,279 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,230 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 82,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Airbag warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,819 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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WJ53 UJF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

WJ53 UJF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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