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YE53 TWP

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,019 mi
Last recorded188,019 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TWP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 188,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front - Middle Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 182,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 174,724 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 168,877 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 154,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 149,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 145,118 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 137,941 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 131,730 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 131,730 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,094 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 127,091 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 127,056 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Handbrake imbalance 48% (3.7.B.6b)

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Limited boot inspection due to presenter personal items.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at connection joint along under floor. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 120,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 115,382 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,017 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 77,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,904 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,771 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 71,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,300 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,300 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 58,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,253 miles

n/s/r tyre very close to warebands

o/s/r tyre close to warebands

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 TWP is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

YE53 TWP is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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