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YR53 AEV

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,179 mi
Last recorded98,179 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AEV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,179 miles

Oil leak

ENGINE MOUNT POOR

Gearbox mounting defective

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ENGINE MOUNT POOR

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,953 miles

NOISE N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

NOISE O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 88,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NOISE N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

NOISE O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 80,469 miles

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

air bag warning light on

brake warning light on

parking brake travel just ok for test

some test items hidden by covers

Fail 14 Jul 2009 73,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,416 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,390 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,329 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,061 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 43,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 AEV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEV, 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 AEV registered?

YR53 AEV is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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