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AY03 YSP

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,815 mi
Last recorded57,815 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YSP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,815 miles

front brake pads close to minimum thickness

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,325 miles

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Mar 2014 55,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,523 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,291 miles

rear engine mount deteriated resulting in movement

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,511 miles

both rear tyre badly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2009 26,424 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre badly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,645 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,125 miles

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,645 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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AY03 YSP is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 YSP, 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 AY03 YSP registered?

AY03 YSP is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is AY03 YSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YSP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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