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LY03 YCR

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,002 mi
Last recorded141,002 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 YCR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 141,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

worning lights showing on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2011 133,841 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 133,835 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 126,772 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 126,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 120,700 miles

engine lower mounting defective

Pass 19 Mar 2008 111,099 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight play in o/s/f tie rod end

Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,458 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake discs are worn near to limite

Nearside rear tyre worn near to 1.6mm

Offside front steering rack gaiter slight wet with grease

Power steering belt slight deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2007 88,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front and offside front brake discs are worn near to limite

Nearside rear tyre worn near to 1.6mm

Offside front steering rack gaiter slight wet with grease

Power steering belt slight deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,399 miles

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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LY03 YCR is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LY03 YCR, 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 LY03 YCR registered?

LY03 YCR is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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