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SO53 NYK

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,222 mi
Last recorded100,222 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 NYK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,635 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 98,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,557 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,856 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,709 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,162 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,935 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,413 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,146 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 16 Jan 2012 76,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,091 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 72,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 63,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 63,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 47,940 miles

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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SO53 NYK is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO53 NYK, 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 SO53 NYK registered?

SO53 NYK is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is SO53 NYK safe to buy?

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