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YA52 NBJ

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,960 mi
Last recorded148,960 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 NBJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 148,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 141,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 139,704 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 139,704 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 137,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 137,330 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,985 miles

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

offside rear handbrake noisy when applied

Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside rear handbrake noisy when applied

rear spoiler loose

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,333 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 70,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,437 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 59,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,023 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YA52 NBJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YA52 NBJ, 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 YA52 NBJ registered?

YA52 NBJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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