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LY53 EJD

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,147 mi
Last recorded152,147 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 EJD
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 152,147 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 152,147 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 142,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 129,302 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 129,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 112,768 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 112,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,357 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 66,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LY53 EJD is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY53 EJD, 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 LY53 EJD registered?

LY53 EJD is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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