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EX53 YJY

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,783 mi
Last recorded108,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YJY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 108,783 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat fastening mechanism faulty but rear seat back rest not insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2014 104,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 104,447 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake pipes greased

Offside rear tyre perished on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 97,882 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut top mounts slightly tight

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 91,540 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease preventing a full inspection

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2012 91,540 miles

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

Brake pipes coated in grease preventing a full inspection

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,653 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 79,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,291 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 65,449 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,027 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 64,960 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,427 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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EX53 YJY is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol 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 EX53 YJY, 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 EX53 YJY registered?

EX53 YJY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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