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BD53 YHR

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,149 mi
Last recorded148,149 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YHR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 148,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f + n/s/f brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Under chassis corroded

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Under trays and engine cover fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 137,232 miles

both front tyres have perishing to inner sidewalls

coolant pipes weeping

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,192 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 126,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 116,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 102,212 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 102,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 78,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,568 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 53,566 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BD53 YHR is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD53 YHR, 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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BD53 YHR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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