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YS53 BFN

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,858 mi
Last recorded64,858 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BFN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,858 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

tailpipe corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

speedometer not working

tailpipe corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,448 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Aug 2011 60,448 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,103 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,974 miles

front pads approaching limit

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,269 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YS53 BFN is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS53 BFN, 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 YS53 BFN registered?

YS53 BFN is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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