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YR53 ASV

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,182 mi
Last recorded71,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ASV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,182 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,182 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,618 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,372 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,372 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 43,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,076 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,967 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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YR53 ASV is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ASV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 ASV registered?

YR53 ASV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YR53 ASV safe to buy?

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