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SY53 UZT

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,596 mi
Last recorded62,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,596 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,611 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

DRIVEBELTS CRACKED.

EXHAUST TAILBOX CORRODED.

SLIGHT LEAK AT R/H/F SHOCK ABSORBER.

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/F STEERING ARM JOINT.

TOP FOR WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE MISSING.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,774 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,774 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,996 miles

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

oil filter corroded and leaking slightly

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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SY53 UZT is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY53 UZT, 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 SY53 UZT registered?

SY53 UZT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SY53 UZT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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