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SO53 NYY

2003 MG Zt

Yellow Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,201 mi
Last recorded119,201 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 NYY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,201 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 119,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 114,513 miles

some parts of suspension corroded

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 111,732 miles

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

some parts of suspension rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,732 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

some parts of suspension rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,170 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,675 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 102,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,034 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 97,034 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 22 Jan 2011 93,299 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)

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jan 2011 93,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2009 86,398 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 86,398 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,175 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 78,175 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,297 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,094 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 45,094 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NYY is a 2003 MG Zt in Yellow with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

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

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