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RY03 YKX

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,018 mi
Last recorded85,018 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YKX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front mount broken but system still supported

front brake discs corroded

front tyres bald on edges

lower engine steady bar rubbers split

off side mirror taped up

off side rear lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 85,018 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front mount broken but system still supported

front brake discs corroded

front tyres bald on edges

lower engine steady bar rubbers split

off side mirror taped up

off side rear lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,277 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 79,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 58,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 45,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 45,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,188 miles

handbrake travel

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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RY03 YKX is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY03 YKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RY03 YKX registered?

RY03 YKX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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