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YH03 XLT

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,051 mi
Last recorded113,051 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XLT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 113,051 miles

Exhaust back box loose

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,396 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 105,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,024 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,805 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 83,805 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,315 miles

1>exhaust back box slightly deteriated2>brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,310 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,538 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,598 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 44,111 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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YH03 XLT is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH03 XLT, 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 YH03 XLT registered?

YH03 XLT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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