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CF53 YAF

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 YAF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 92,581 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear disc's slightly pitted.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 92,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear centre of tread.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear disc's slightly pitted.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,662 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear disc's slightly pitted.

Pass 28 May 2014 77,285 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)

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

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

both n/s tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 28 May 2014 77,285 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both n/s tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,107 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer hangar deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 52,671 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

strong advisory that the rear exhaust silencer and mounting starp are corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,548 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 51,548 miles

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

225/45/zr18 michelin pilot

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

strong advisory that both front tyrs are worn to the limit and perishing(advise replacement)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,444 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 50,444 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND PITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,828 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 38,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CF53 YAF is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 CF53 YAF, 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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CF53 YAF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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