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YD53 WPV

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,643 mi
Last recorded106,643 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 WPV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 106,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall split not down to cords

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 101,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall split not down to cords

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,281 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,157 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 90,091 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,107 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,119 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 58,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,449 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,713 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

s r s light staying on

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,449 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 44,449 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,427 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,384 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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YD53 WPV is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD53 WPV, 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 YD53 WPV registered?

YD53 WPV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YD53 WPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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