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WV53 JYE

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,077 mi
Last recorded99,077 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JYE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,077 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 99,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,867 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

long handbrake travel

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,972 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,444 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 85,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 81,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,765 miles

slight gear oil leak

slight rate of increase decrease to rear service brake

Fail 11 Feb 2008 75,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on

front discs look heavily worn

offside rear tyre perished and worn to legal limit

slight gear oil leak

slight rate of increase decrease to rear service brake

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,899 miles

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

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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WV53 JYE 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 WV53 JYE, 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 WV53 JYE registered?

WV53 JYE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is WV53 JYE safe to buy?

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