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YT53 ZUD

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

277,504 mi
Last recorded277,504 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZUD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 277,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 274,061 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 255,028 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 255,028 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 230,021 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 212,770 miles

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2013 188,724 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 164,556 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 143,328 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 143,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 118,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 118,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,211 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,160 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,101 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,454 miles

advise handbrake travel

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 ZUD is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT53 ZUD, 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 YT53 ZUD registered?

YT53 ZUD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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