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WJ53 VPE

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,546 mi
Last recorded112,546 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VPE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 112,546 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 112,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,197 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,187 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,593 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 105,368 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,367 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,606 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,663 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 84,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,608 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 VPE is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPE, 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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What year was WJ53 VPE registered?

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

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