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YP53 USL

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,856 mi
Last recorded128,856 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 USL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,856 miles

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 124,630 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 124,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,267 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 119,267 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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 5 Mar 2015 117,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,680 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

near side front & rear tyers cracking on walls

Fail 11 Sep 2013 115,680 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

near side front & rear tyers cracking on walls

Pass 3 Oct 2012 104,274 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 104,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,999 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 97,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 90,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 90,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 84,168 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,962 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 66,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,970 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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YP53 USL is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver 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 YP53 USL, 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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YP53 USL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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