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CV53 YXJ

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,123 mi
Last recorded79,123 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YXJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,123 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both dip pattern poor

Fail 21 Jan 2020 79,118 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both dip pattern poor

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,466 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,373 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 76,373 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 67,696 miles

Handbrake travel

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 67,696 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,987 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 62,970 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,351 miles

Deterioration on off side rear tyre, side wall.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 59,351 miles

Deterioration on off side rear tyre, side wall.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,497 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre,small cracks in inner side wall.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,783 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear tyre, inner wide wall begining to deteriorate

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,997 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,408 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,161 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,016 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 36,015 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,055 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,266 miles

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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CV53 YXJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV53 YXJ, 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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What year was CV53 YXJ registered?

CV53 YXJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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