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DY53 TXF

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TXF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2010 107,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 107,678 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 92,440 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal

o/s/f tyre 2mm

wear on both rear and front brake disc's

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,440 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal

o/s/f tyre 2mm

wear on both rear and front brake disc's

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,128 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on dash

Fail 15 Aug 2008 82,128 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,583 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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DY53 TXF is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY53 TXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 TXF registered?

DY53 TXF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DY53 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 TXF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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