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SL53 WYB

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,644 mi
Last recorded75,644 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 WYB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,644 miles

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

both wiperblades starting to split/deteriorate

offside front tyre damage outer sidewall but cords not exposed

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2012 75,636 miles

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

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

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

both wiperblades starting to split/deteriorate

offside front tyre damage outer sidewall but cords not exposed

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,226 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,153 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,598 miles

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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SL53 WYB is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SL53 WYB, 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 SL53 WYB registered?

SL53 WYB is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SL53 WYB safe to buy?

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