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AY53 YFD

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,785 mi
Last recorded163,785 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YFD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 163,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 151,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,652 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,139 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 111,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,661 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 107,661 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Sep 2013 101,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,930 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,037 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 82,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,077 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 66,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,797 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 58,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,144 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 50,144 miles

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

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

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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AY53 YFD is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AY53 YFD, 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 AY53 YFD registered?

AY53 YFD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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