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YP03 ZBR

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,666 mi
Last recorded150,666 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ZBR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 150,666 miles

Heavy surface corrosion rear antiroll bar

Offside Rear Damage to o/s/r side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 150,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface corrosion rear antiroll bar

Offside Rear Damage to o/s/r side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 144,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lowered coil springs fitted to vehicle

nearside of power steering rack damp

power steering pump/pipes damp

Pass 27 Aug 2019 139,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 139,314 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2018 129,983 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear springs too short for suspension but relocate when suspension is lowered

Fail 4 Aug 2018 129,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear springs too short for suspension but relocate when suspension is lowered

Pass 26 Aug 2017 124,129 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking air ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 124,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking air ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 115,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 106,900 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 98,373 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear passenger seat, unable to test belt

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,700 miles

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

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2012 81,073 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

washers could be better

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,918 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,033 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,033 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,128 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,873 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 41,872 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,499 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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YP03 ZBR is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YP03 ZBR, 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 YP03 ZBR registered?

YP03 ZBR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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