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YP53 WDW

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,693 mi
Last recorded199,693 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WDW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 199,693 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 192,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake squeal offside rear.

offside and nearside front headlamp images poor.

offside and nearside rear lights partially insecure.

offside and nearside rear tyres low on tread.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 192,643 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake squeal offside rear.

offside and nearside front headlamp images poor.

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts worn.

offside and nearside rear lights partially insecure.

offside and nearside rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 182,722 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 2 Aug 2016 172,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside front top suspension mount bearing noisey

Fail 21 Jul 2016 172,718 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside front top suspension mount bearing noisey

Pass 29 Jul 2015 162,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 152,308 miles

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

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

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

engine lower steady bush splitting

n/s/f top suspension mounting rough when rotated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 141,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Jul 2012 131,832 miles

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

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)

front discs corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 131,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 120,417 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wipers slight smearing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 120,417 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wipers slight smearing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 105,958 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake slightly poor performance

Fail 26 Jul 2010 105,958 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake slightly poor performance

Pass 6 Jul 2009 85,629 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,658 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 40,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 WDW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDW, 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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YP53 WDW is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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