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YH53 SGZ

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

93,274 mi
Last recorded93,274 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 SGZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,274 miles

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

nearside front tyre some damage on sidewall and slight cracking on tread area ,cords not visible

Fail 3 Nov 2011 93,274 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre some damage on sidewall and slight cracking on tread area ,cords not visible

Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

gear linkage bush worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,212 miles

exhaust welded in many places

front brake discs slightly worn

slight fluctuation at front brake readings

Fail 20 Sep 2010 91,212 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust welded in many places

front brake discs slightly worn

front intercooler pipe is missing

Fail 19 Aug 2010 91,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,457 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 63,918 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 63,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,424 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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YH53 SGZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 YH53 SGZ, 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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YH53 SGZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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