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YD03 PDG

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,126 mi
Last recorded145,126 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 PDG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 145,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 130,070 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 130,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 128,247 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 120,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,532 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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

exhaust backbox casing deteriorated.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 112,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

ALL FOUR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust backbox casing deteriorated.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,830 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,712 miles

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

Front 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)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin cover corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 103,686 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,330 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm. n/s/r tyre on limit.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,663 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,142 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 78,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 53,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,572 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,200 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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YD03 PDG is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD03 PDG, 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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YD03 PDG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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