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AV53 GYP

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,307 mi
Last recorded34,307 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GYP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 34,099 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 33,730 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 33,730 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,143 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 32,592 miles

All Brake Pipes Covered In grease

Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 31,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,809 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 29,809 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,073 miles

grease on all brake pipes unable to access condition.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,567 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,902 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,292 miles

lhr tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,847 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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AV53 GYP is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 GYP, 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 AV53 GYP registered?

AV53 GYP is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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