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YD52 EAW

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

163,427 mi
Last recorded163,427 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 EAW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 163,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 163,292 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill next to rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 154,990 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 148,157 miles

Brake warning on dash

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

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inop

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 148,157 miles

Brake warning on dash

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

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inop

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 141,883 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,880 miles

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

Brake pad warning on dash

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 134,936 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2016 134,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 126,630 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers starting to split

undertray loose

Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,534 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 119,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,200 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 112,084 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 105,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,805 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 98,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,275 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 91,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 84,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 84,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 75,354 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 64,108 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 64,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,789 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 56,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YD52 EAW is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YD52 EAW, 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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YD52 EAW is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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