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YT53 ZYZ

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,538 mi
Last recorded100,538 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZYZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both inner and outer sill areas codded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 99,414 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,638 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut but not showing any ply or cords

Fail 14 Jun 2017 96,627 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut but not showing any ply or cords

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,828 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 84,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,903 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,110 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 73,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,005 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 60,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,016 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 36,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,245 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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YT53 ZYZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT53 ZYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YT53 ZYZ registered?

YT53 ZYZ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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