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KJ53 YNL

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,867 mi
Last recorded123,867 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YNL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,867 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear coil spring possibly broken unable to view to confirm

oil residue around fuel tank ????

Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,165 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 114,147 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,562 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box starting to rust

rear indecators starting to go white

Pass 21 Sep 2009 92,176 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate is water marked

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,738 miles

rear number plate is water marked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,473 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 62,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,002 miles

Have given handbrake "some use" N/side now gives 145 and O/s 248. O/side handbrake shoes are noisey - recommend rear brakes are stripped and handbrake shoes are inspected/replaced and adjusted

Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,001 miles

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

N/S/R/ TYRE DEEEP CUTS IN TREAD

O/S/F TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMANGED

O/S/R/ TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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KJ53 YNL is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ53 YNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJ53 YNL registered?

KJ53 YNL is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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