CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX53 OYY

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,109 mi
Last recorded111,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OYY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 111,109 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 111,109 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,261 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 104,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

rust lip on rear brake discs

Fail 10 Feb 2016 95,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

rust lip on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly rusty/corroded

rust lip on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,943 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,783 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,584 miles

airbag light staying on

parking lever travel high, but still has reserve travel

slight misting of oil on the n/s/f steering rack bellow/gaiter

undertray fitted, not allowing for full underside inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2009 55,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

airbag light staying on

parking lever travel high, but still has reserve travel

slight misting of oil on the n/s/f steering rack bellow/gaiter

undertray fitted, not allowing for full underside inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,621 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,487 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,809 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
Full MG Zt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX53 OYY is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX53 OYY, 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

How do I check the history of EX53 OYY?

You can check the full history of EX53 OYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX53 OYY registered?

EX53 OYY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is EX53 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 OYY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 OYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX53 OYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.