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YX03 YUV

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,023 mi
Last recorded75,023 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 YUV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

nearside headlamp image poor

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

nearside headlamp image poor

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,732 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,835 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,893 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,888 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,486 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 61,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,045 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 57,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,353 miles

o/s/f and front to rear brake pipes starting to corode

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,065 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,474 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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YX03 YUV is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX03 YUV, 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.

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What year was YX03 YUV registered?

YX03 YUV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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