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YP53 BYX

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,727 mi
Last recorded193,727 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BYX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 193,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 193,724 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 177,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 177,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 158,955 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 158,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 139,322 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 119,050 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 119,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 97,561 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 97,547 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s/r brake pads geting low

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,708 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,589 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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YP53 BYX is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP53 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP53 BYX registered?

YP53 BYX is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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