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BD53 YHP

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YHP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 119,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 119,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,121 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,137 miles

front brake pipes corroded

knock on steering turn lock to lock

Fail 4 Oct 2018 92,137 miles

knock on steering turn lock to lock

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc very corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc very corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,045 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 55,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,417 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,417 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,567 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 45,567 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,392 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 41,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,867 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 29,867 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,972 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,531 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 YHP is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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