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YT03 NBZ

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,904 mi
Last recorded126,904 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 NBZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,072 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,368 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 99,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 99,287 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,482 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspec tion of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 82,257 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad low warrning lamp illuminated, brake pads ok.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,768 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 59,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,697 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2011 53,281 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 42,105 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 42,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,043 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,816 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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YT03 NBZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YT03 NBZ, 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 YT03 NBZ registered?

YT03 NBZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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