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YE53 TVY

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 96,153 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 184,499 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 184,483 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 164,777 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 164,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 146,252 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 145,633 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 132,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside drivers adjustment not working

Pass 12 Dec 2007 121,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 106,652 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 106,652 miles

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

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 TVY is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

YE53 TVY is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YE53 TVY safe to buy?

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