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YF53 MWC

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,691 mi
Last recorded118,691 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 MWC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,691 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 118,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 116,997 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 116,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,050 miles

child seat fitted in back, visually checked seat belt were possible

Fail 10 Jun 2016 114,046 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted in back, visually checked seat belt were possible

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,893 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 106,890 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,358 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 93,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,098 miles

Offside front strut top noisy

Rear brake discs scored

Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front strut top noisy

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,558 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,050 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 63,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 46,511 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,171 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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YF53 MWC is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF53 MWC, 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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YF53 MWC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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