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YB03 WEK

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,008 mi
Last recorded149,008 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 WEK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 149,008 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 149,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lighlty corroded/pitted on inner sides

o/s front tyre nearing wear indicators

Fail 7 Nov 2014 142,537 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lighlty corroded/pitted on inner sides

o/s front tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 6 Dec 2013 168,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 168,428 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 19 Oct 2012 132,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,775 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 126,775 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 123,265 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 123,231 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 117,255 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 112,616 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 107,680 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 107,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 95,064 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 93,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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YB03 WEK is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YB03 WEK, 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 YB03 WEK registered?

YB03 WEK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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