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YP53 ZPZ

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,024 mi
Last recorded124,024 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZPZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 124,024 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front +rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2024 124,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front +rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,541 miles

both sills rusted

exhuast rusted

Fail 17 Aug 2021 123,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both sills rusted

exhuast rusted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,735 miles

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

steering noisy

Fail 15 Jul 2019 121,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

steering noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,593 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

exhuast rusted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 119,593 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

exhuast rusted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 112,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,777 miles

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

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

slight lump on osr tyre wall

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight lump on osr tyre wall

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Slight corrosion to subframes.

Slight corrosion to suspension arms.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 97,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to front sub frame/arms.

Slight corrosion to rear sub frame/arms

Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,571 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 42,581 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,579 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 ZPZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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