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YR53 PZF

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,000 mi
Last recorded183,000 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 PZF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 183,000 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2015 181,160 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 176,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 174,901 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front exhaust rubber mounts split

slight play in steering coloum

washers weak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 158,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 142,383 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 124,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 107,926 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 92,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,491 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 78,491 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PZF is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

YR53 PZF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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