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YP53 WCT

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,920 mi
Last recorded130,920 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WCT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 130,920 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 130,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2009 117,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 117,009 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,647 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 97,647 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 97,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 86,339 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 WCT is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WCT, 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 YP53 WCT registered?

YP53 WCT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is YP53 WCT safe to buy?

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