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WF53 YDB

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,784 mi
Last recorded98,784 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YDB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 98,784 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 86,934 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,743 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,379 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,306 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,159 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 42,159 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,214 miles

ADVISE osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,315 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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WF53 YDB is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF53 YDB, 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 WF53 YDB registered?

WF53 YDB is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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