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YK03 XUH

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,085 mi
Last recorded99,085 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 XUH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 99,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre Perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Perished

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,183 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 94,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

near side front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,895 miles

Brake pedal worn.

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 86,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,089 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 60,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,206 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,434 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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YK03 XUH is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK03 XUH, 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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YK03 XUH is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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