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DY53 TXM

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,148 mi
Last recorded47,148 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TXM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,148 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,456 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,425 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,424 miles

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,843 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,781 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 21,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TXM is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DY53 TXM, 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 DY53 TXM registered?

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

Is DY53 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 TXM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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