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FV53BVM
2003 MG ZT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration FV53BVM
- Manufacturer MG
- Model ZT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
5 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,592 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
- centre lower gearbox / engine / mounting slightly deteriorated
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
5 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
- centre lower gearbox / engine / mounting slightly deteriorated
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,679 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2021 5 Jun 20261 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,326 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel parking brake slightly down on effort
- both front wheel tyre treads worn on outer side edge
20 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel parking brake slightly down on effort
- both front wheel tyre treads worn on outer side edge
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,123 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated
18 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers side (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,863 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silenser box front joint (7.1.2)
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,405 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017 5 Jun 202626 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (3.5.1i)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,079 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,369 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 5 Jun 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,036 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 5 Jun 202623 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
23 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,087 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,087 MI
5 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,189 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 5 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,468 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 5 Jun 202614 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,608 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 5 Jun 20264 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,835 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2009 5 Jun 202610 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,505 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2008 5 Jun 202619 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,944 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2007 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FV53BVM was registered on 2003-10-17
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