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YM03 OEX

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,857 mi
Last recorded158,857 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 OEX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 158,857 miles

both h/lamps dull

Pass 22 Nov 2016 157,133 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 157,133 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 155,822 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 153,253 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 147,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 147,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/ door mirror missing has a int mirror

Pass 25 Oct 2012 140,127 miles

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

rear discs poor

Fail 25 Oct 2012 140,126 miles

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

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

rear discs poor

Pass 28 Oct 2011 131,391 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 131,390 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 119,775 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 119,775 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,287 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 101,326 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 101,324 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,606 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 93,606 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 83,345 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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YM03 OEX is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YM03 OEX, 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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YM03 OEX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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