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YU03 UPN

2003 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,841 mi
Last recorded139,841 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 UPN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 139,841 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 139,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,569 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside tailgate strut mount fractured

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 130,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt too short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside tailgate strut mount fractured

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2017 128,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears, at front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre small splits in tread area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts & rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 128,858 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears, at front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre small splits in tread area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts & rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 128,704 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 128,704 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 128,262 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 128,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 126,839 miles

both front top strut mount bearings slightly rough

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 120,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 104,915 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,879 miles

front brake pads low & disc,s very worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,095 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 77,095 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 68,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,103 miles

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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YU03 UPN is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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 YU03 UPN, 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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YU03 UPN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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