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BD53 YHN

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YHN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 151,635 miles

ADVISE CLEANING / GREASING OF REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 151,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADVISE CLEANING / GREASING OF REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 139,257 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 139,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 127,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 117,717 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 107,494 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 92,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,180 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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BD53 YHN is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD53 YHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 YHN registered?

BD53 YHN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 YHN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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