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YR53 AED

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,717 mi
Last recorded161,717 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AED
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 161,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edges

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

Rear exhaust box starting to perish,eg rust

Pass 1 Mar 2017 154,830 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 142,768 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 133,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 133,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 126,335 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 126,335 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 120,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 120,264 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 111,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 103,522 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,995 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,551 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 53,954 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 53,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YR53 AED is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR53 AED, 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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What year was YR53 AED registered?

YR53 AED is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is YR53 AED safe to buy?

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