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YW03 UAE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,809 mi
Last recorded133,809 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UAE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 133,809 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

o/s/f tyre under inflated

o/s/r/ tyre side wall cracked

Fail 7 May 2014 133,802 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

o/s/f tyre under inflated

o/s/r/ tyre side wall cracked

Pass 7 May 2013 130,740 miles

advise 2x rear tyres sidewall cracked inner edges

Fail 3 May 2013 130,731 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise 2x rear tyres sidewall cracked inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 126,652 miles

exhaust back corroded

nearsde rear inner tyre wall as slight cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2012 126,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust back corroded

nearsde rear inner tyre wall as slight cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 119,800 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2011 119,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 116,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 111,115 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 102,962 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 102,962 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 78,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,745 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 53,745 miles

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

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

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 UAE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

YW03 UAE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is YW03 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 UAE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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