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YT53 ZNY

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,210 mi
Last recorded110,210 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZNY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,210 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front fog lamp lense smashed

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,740 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front fog lamp lense smashed

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 27 Jul 2013 99,909 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f damper bump stop broken

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 26 Jul 2013 99,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f damper bump stop broken

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,026 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 94,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,255 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight kerb damage

Fail 7 Jul 2011 87,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear brake discs badly scored and lipped on edges

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight kerb damage

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,907 miles

all brake disks slightly worn

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,116 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,667 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 47,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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YT53 ZNY is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT53 ZNY, 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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YT53 ZNY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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