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YV03 YFN

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,950 mi
Last recorded82,950 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YFN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,950 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,782 miles

Both rear lamp units loose

N/S/F Plastic wheel arch missing covering to protect the lights

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight movement in drivers seat

Spare tyre flat

Steering column universal joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL (2.1.5)

Under tray loose

Fail 26 Jan 2016 77,782 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.2)

Both rear lamp units loose

N/S/F INNER PLASTIC ARCH HAS A PIECE MISSING -- COVER FOR LIGHTS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened CABLE RUBBING ON DROP LINK ARM (3.5.1b)

Slight movement in drivers seat

Spare tyre flat

Steering column universal joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL (2.1.5)

Under tray loose

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 67,594 miles

engine management light staying on

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,592 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine management light staying on

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,144 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 57,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,560 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,213 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 45,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,120 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 7,641 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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YV03 YFN is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YV03 YFN, 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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YV03 YFN is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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