CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE53 YCT

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,378 mi
Last recorded165,378 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YCT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 165,378 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 165,365 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 165,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 154,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 154,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 146,789 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 146,779 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 138,511 miles

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

Nearside Front slight residue of fluid detected from ABS unit but no leaks visible

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2017 138,511 miles

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

Nearside Front slight residue of fluid detected from ABS unit but no leaks visible

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 121,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 117,145 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 117,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,742 miles

brake light on dash stays on (wear indicator)

nearside front wing damaged no jagged edges

nearside sill damaged

offside tyre damaged on sidewall no cords showing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 11,742 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake light on dash stays on (wear indicator)

nearside front wing damaged no jagged edges

nearside sill damaged

offside tyre damaged on sidewall no cords showing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,607 miles

Accident damage n/s front wing

Fail 18 Nov 2011 108,607 miles

Accident damage n/s front wing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 101,377 miles

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle

Exhaust rear corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front bumper and grill damaged

Nearside door mirror held on with tape

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and inner sidewall splitting

Offside rear roadwheel slightly damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2010 101,377 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle

Exhaust rear corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front bumper and grill damaged

Nearside door mirror held on with tape

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and inner sidewall splitting

Offside rear roadwheel slightly damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,315 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 11 Oct 2008 70,194 miles

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

front bumper damaged (no sharp edges)

handbrake travel high

slight cut in o/s front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2008 70,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front bumper damaged (no sharp edges)

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,862 miles

near side front tyre wearing uneven and down to wear indicators

near side rear tyre wearing uneven and down to wear indicators

off side front tyre wearing uneven close to wear indicators

off side rear tyre wearing uneven close to wear indicators

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,048 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
Full MG Zt-t reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE53 YCT is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CE53 YCT, 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

How do I check the history of CE53 YCT?

You can check the full history of CE53 YCT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE53 YCT registered?

CE53 YCT is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CE53 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YCT shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE53 YCT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE53 YCT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.