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YA53 UKR

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,933 mi
Last recorded151,933 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UKR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 151,933 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 140,306 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 140,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 128,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 116,904 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 106,375 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 106,375 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,483 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 97,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2013 90,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 90,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,613 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 69,317 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,655 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 63,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,391 miles

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2009 55,391 miles

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 47,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 30,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,801 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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YA53 UKR is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YA53 UKR, 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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YA53 UKR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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