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YS03 VHE

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,686 mi
Last recorded99,686 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VHE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,686 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 88,652 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 88,650 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,297 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 86,862 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,886 miles

O/S/R Brake Pad wear indicator has been repaired, causing warning lamp.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT, 34F 34R.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,063 miles

Low Brake Pad Indicator is ON, however all Brake Pads appear to be visibly good.

Rear Tyres are worn on Inner Edges, especially the O/S, which is borderline to failure.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,066 miles

Cut in outer bead of N/S/F tyre.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,135 miles

Washer Bottle Cap Missing.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 54,376 miles

Cap Missing from the Washer Fluid Bottle.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The 2 Front Brake Lines, and the Front to Rear Brake Lines at the Rear, are beginning to corrode.

The Front Brake Discs have a wear lip which is approaching the maximum size. The condition of this lip should be kept track of, and the Discs and Pads replaced when appropriate. (3-4000 miles)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,376 miles

Cap Missing from the Washer Fluid Bottle.

The 2 Front Brake Lines, and the Front to Rear Brake Lines at the Rear, are beginning to corrode.

The Front Brake Discs have a wear lip which is approaching the maximum size. The condition of this lip should be kept track of, and the Discs and Pads replaced when appropriate. (3-4000 miles)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,727 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,271 miles

Offside front tyre slightly scrubbing edghes.

Offside rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,694 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 31,640 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 15,321 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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YS03 VHE is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS03 VHE, 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 YS03 VHE registered?

YS03 VHE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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