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WV53 FHH

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,309 mi
Last recorded134,309 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FHH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 128,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front and both rear tyres perished

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 128,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front and both rear tyres perished

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 125,292 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and split

Fail 7 Jan 2016 125,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear of offside (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres starting to perish and split

Pass 17 Nov 2014 119,658 miles

all of rear suspension corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,241 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 107,241 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,211 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,632 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 87,606 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,996 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 82,996 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,864 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 72,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,213 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 52,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WV53 FHH is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV53 FHH, 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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WV53 FHH is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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