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YG53 HMK

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,420 mi
Last recorded102,420 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 HMK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 102,420 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 102,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,351 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 100,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,415 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,415 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 86,212 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,537 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,151 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,166 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,730 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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YG53 HMK is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG53 HMK, 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 YG53 HMK registered?

YG53 HMK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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