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YR53 AFY

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,231 mi
Last recorded162,231 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 162,231 miles

windscreen has damage

Pass 20 Feb 2025 161,070 miles

oil leak on engine

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 156,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 153,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 153,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

n/s o/s rear brake caliper anti vibration spring missing

n/s/f brake caliper anti vibration spring missing

n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged slightly

o/s rear inner arch area corroded

o/s wiper blade split on end

various underbody corrosion throughout

Pass 14 Jul 2020 151,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2020 151,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 168,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column attachment defective not locking tightly in position (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 156,814 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 150,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 140,695 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 131,742 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 131,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges low

brake pad warining light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2013 107,875 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 107,870 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 97,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2012 97,180 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,336 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 89,336 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cut tread area and worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre perrished tread area wearing edges and cut

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,619 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 77,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,897 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 64,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 AFY is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFY, 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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YR53 AFY is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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