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YG53 NXJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,121 mi
Last recorded193,121 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 NXJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 193,121 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 193,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 183,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 177,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 177,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps rusty.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 177,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps rusty.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 141,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 171,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 162,623 miles

Nearside Rear arm corroded

corrosion to subframes front and rear

o/s/f disk slightly fluctuating

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 162,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear arm corroded

corrosion to subframes front and rear

o/s/f disk slightly fluctuating

Pass 18 Sep 2014 157,581 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

reg plate lights dim

slight play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint

Pass 16 Sep 2013 152,467 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 147,863 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)

n/s/f tyre cracking

underbody engine cover loose

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewalls

Fail 23 Aug 2012 147,863 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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)

n/s/f tyre cracking

underbody engine cover loose

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2011 139,293 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

discs rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2010 135,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads low

rear brake discs and pads poor

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 5 Aug 2009 127,497 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 127,497 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 106,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 106,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 94,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 84,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YG53 NXJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YG53 NXJ, 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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YG53 NXJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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