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SM53 YBB

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,647 mi
Last recorded144,647 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 YBB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 144,647 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 144,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 144,135 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 143,913 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 143,913 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 143,402 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 143,402 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users DRIVEN UP ROAD TO CLEAR OUT AND RETEST (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 142,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 139,245 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 139,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 138,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 135,806 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 133,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 130,490 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2011 125,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2011 125,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 121,564 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 121,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

long travel handbrake

Pass 15 Feb 2010 97,854 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,295 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 89,295 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,137 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 70,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,087 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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SM53 YBB is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SM53 YBB, 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 SM53 YBB registered?

SM53 YBB is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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