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YB52 VLK

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 VLK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 124,889 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 116,275 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 109,776 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,776 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 105,451 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

gear box weeping oil

Pass 24 Sep 2009 102,746 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 24 Sep 2009 102,746 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,713 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 95,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin starting to lift but not blowing

offside headlight aim adjuster missing will require new headlight

Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,690 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,057 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 73,057 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel and tyre missing

Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,004 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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YB52 VLK is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB52 VLK, 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 YB52 VLK registered?

YB52 VLK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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