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YG53 VLN

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,344 mi
Last recorded141,344 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VLN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 141,344 miles

general corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2016 141,342 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

general corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 141,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 141,334 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped center to rear pipes and chaffing fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center to rear pipe knocking on suspension brackets (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb pale (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 141,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2014 134,406 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 128,113 miles

n/s/r coil spring

Pass 15 Oct 2012 125,136 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag fault

offside handbrake effort low(feels like cable seized partialy)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 111,544 miles

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

air freshners

o/s/r disc heavy corrosion/and scored

oil leak

rear brake balance

Fail 24 Sep 2011 111,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

air freshners

o/s/r disc heavy corrosion/and scored

oil leak

rear brake balance

Pass 15 Sep 2010 94,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 92,395 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,849 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,112 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,219 miles

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 VLN is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VLN, 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 YG53 VLN registered?

YG53 VLN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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