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AY53 YGZ

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,576 mi
Last recorded120,576 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YGZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,576 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,570 miles

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

Front brake pad wear warning wire broken.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 120,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pad wear warning wire broken.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 116,071 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2013 113,136 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 109,693 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 100,101 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,332 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,835 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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AY53 YGZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY53 YGZ, 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 YGZ registered?

AY53 YGZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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