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LY53 UMT

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,833 mi
Last recorded153,833 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UMT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2019 153,833 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thay have been cleaned and painted over (1.1.11 (c))

ENG OIL NEEDS TO CHECKED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

head lights have deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2018 148,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edges

Nearside head light has deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edges

Offside head light has deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2018 148,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edges

Nearside head light has deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edges

Offside head light has deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2018 146,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,bald inside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn to 3mm

engine cover fitted

horn not always very loud

nearside front lower arm rear bush bolt has been drilled through

Pass 4 Mar 2017 144,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 135,840 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 126,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 126,165 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2013 115,955 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,908 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 94,202 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 89,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,611 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 80,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,344 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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LY53 UMT is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UMT, 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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LY53 UMT is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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