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AV53 BYH

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,255 mi
Last recorded77,255 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BYH
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,255 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,083 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,082 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,219 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,214 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 69,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 69,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,835 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 61,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,853 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 53,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,850 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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AV53 BYH is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV53 BYH, 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 AV53 BYH registered?

AV53 BYH is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is AV53 BYH safe to buy?

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