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EF52 YFH

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,417 mi
Last recorded177,417 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 YFH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 177,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 168,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 159,790 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 159,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 140,120 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 132,636 miles

Near side & off side rear lower arm bushes perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 132,636 miles

Near side & off side rear lower arm bushes perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 120,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 109,041 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 109,041 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,003 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear view mirror glass is cracked but can still view to the rear.

Travel on handbrake.

Vehicle has been standing rear disc's slightly corroded,pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 80,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

washer jets part blocked but supply suficant amonut of water

wipers smear slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,138 miles

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

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

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

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

washer jets part blocked but supply suficant amonut of water

wipers smear slightly

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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EF52 YFH is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF52 YFH, 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 EF52 YFH registered?

EF52 YFH is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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