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AY53 YHL

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,700 mi
Last recorded144,700 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YHL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 144,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 134,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 134,322 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 127,807 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced handbrake travel

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 22 Feb 2012 127,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced handbrake travel

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,303 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 109,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 101,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,162 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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AY53 YHL is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY53 YHL, 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 AY53 YHL registered?

AY53 YHL is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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