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YE53 PXA

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,236 mi
Last recorded74,236 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PXA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,236 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,376 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 71,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 62,608 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,608 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,620 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 56,620 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,880 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,344 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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YE53 PXA is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE53 PXA, 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 YE53 PXA registered?

YE53 PXA is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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