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WK53 GPV

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,054 mi
Last recorded103,054 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 GPV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 103,054 miles

Fuel tank insecure corrosion to tank strap (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rack gaiter damp

all tyres wearing on edge

front disc worn

light corrosion to rear chassis

light corrosion to rear subframe

o/s rear tyre wall splitting

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diesel tank strap has light corrosion

light corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 14 Jan 2016 99,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle insecure wheel arch splash cover (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diesel tank strap has light corrosion

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 30 Jan 2015 96,762 miles

light corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

light corrosion to rear suspension

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

Fail 13 Jan 2015 96,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

light corrosion to rear suspension

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Fail 21 Jan 2014 93,013 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,964 miles

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear suspension

Fail 18 Jan 2013 89,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear suspension

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,306 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 85,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,545 miles

abs wires insecure on o/s wheel arch

Fail 7 Jan 2011 81,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

abs wires insecure on o/s wheel arch

Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,662 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 71,662 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,762 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,702 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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WK53 GPV is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WK53 GPV, 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 WK53 GPV registered?

WK53 GPV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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