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PY52 PZA

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,185 mi
Last recorded124,185 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 PZA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s sill fillered

Fail 7 Mar 2016 124,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s sill fillered

Pass 24 Sep 2014 124,175 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 124,170 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 118,236 miles

SRS Light stays on

Fail 15 Feb 2013 118,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

SRS Light stays on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,046 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 107,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,636 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 84,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 73,351 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 73,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 56,714 miles

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

handbrake out of adjustment

Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,714 miles

handbrake out of adjustment

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,148 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,106 miles

Nearside Front 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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PY52 PZA is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PY52 PZA, 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 PY52 PZA registered?

PY52 PZA is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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