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YW03 FMP

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,645 mi
Last recorded177,645 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FMP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 177,645 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 166,675 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 166,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 154,824 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 154,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 148,131 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 148,125 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 138,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 129,999 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 129,996 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 121,976 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 121,976 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 118,740 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 102,414 miles

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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YW03 FMP is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YW03 FMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW03 FMP registered?

YW03 FMP is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 FMP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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