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SO53 NYV

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,635 mi
Last recorded102,635 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 NYV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,635 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 82,834 miles

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

offside front wiper split

Fail 16 Jun 2012 82,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

offside front wiper split

Pass 18 Jun 2011 78,541 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 18 Jun 2011 78,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,137 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

exhaust tailbox outer layer deteriorated

heat shield resting on exhaust

Fail 25 Jun 2009 54,152 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

exhaust tailbox outer layer deteriorated

heat shield resting on exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,518 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 42,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 33,348 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,348 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO53 NYV is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SO53 NYV, 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 SO53 NYV registered?

SO53 NYV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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