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YR53 AFE

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,105 mi
Last recorded183,105 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AFE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 183,105 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 167,819 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is getting low on the inner edge

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 167,815 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/S/F tyre is getting low on the inner edge

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 147,839 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)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 127,977 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 127,977 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 115,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 103,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 24 Aug 2006 91,500 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 91,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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YR53 AFE is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR53 AFE, 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 YR53 AFE registered?

YR53 AFE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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