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SK53 YRE

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,430 mi
Last recorded65,430 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YRE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,197 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 59,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,456 miles

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

n/s front tyre damaged sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre damaged sidewall

n/s rear tyre damaged/split sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,590 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 45,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked inner wall

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,780 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,143 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked on inner wall

rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2010 33,143 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracked on inner wall

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,720 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,587 miles

Kat,box slight rattle

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,256 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nail in o/s/r 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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SK53 YRE is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK53 YRE, 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 SK53 YRE registered?

SK53 YRE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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