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YE53 LTZ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,911 mi
Last recorded185,911 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LTZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 185,911 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

head lights only just has pattern

near side front suspension leg damp with fluid

rear number plate starting to deterate

rear suspension bushes starting to split

slight play in both side lower ball joints

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 185,911 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure near side rear link arm (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

head lights only just has pattern

near side front suspension leg damp with fluid

rear number plate starting to deterate

rear suspension bushes starting to split

slight play in both side lower ball joints

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 184,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 180,209 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2014 172,925 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 172,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

o/s/f tread low centre[cut on inner wall

Pass 3 Jan 2013 165,380 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2013 165,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2011 146,068 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 146,067 miles

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

All four brake discs are worn and corroded.

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 138,435 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 138,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 133,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 124,009 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 124,909 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 115,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,844 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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YE53 LTZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE53 LTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE53 LTZ registered?

YE53 LTZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YE53 LTZ safe to buy?

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