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YP53 WDD

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 157,035 miles

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

under body surface rust

Fail 23 Apr 2026 157,027 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body surface rust

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 145,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2019 138,355 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 138,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow by 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,773 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 125,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,321 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 100,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,085 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 4 Mar 2013 70,302 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,302 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,467 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,214 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,229 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,095 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WDD 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 YP53 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

YP53 WDD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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