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WV53 EXC

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,570 mi
Last recorded106,570 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 EXC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,570 miles

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

Nearside Front sidewall perrished

Nearside Rear sidewall perrished

Offside Front sidewall perrished

Offside Rear sidewall perrished

Fail 3 Feb 2016 106,570 miles

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

Nearside Front sidewall perrished

Nearside Rear sidewall perrished

Offside Front sidewall perrished

Offside Rear sidewall perrished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,181 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 104,181 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)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,972 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 100,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 98,571 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 98,571 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,736 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm in inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,674 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,050 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 55,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,166 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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WV53 EXC is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol 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 WV53 EXC, 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 WV53 EXC registered?

WV53 EXC is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WV53 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 EXC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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