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YX53 WCV

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WCV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,853 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Side wall damage

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 102,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Side wall damage

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 85,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,019 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,019 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,877 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,091 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 56,091 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,277 miles

windscreen chipped....................hanbrake travel

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,546 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 29,546 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

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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YX53 WCV is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX53 WCV, 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 YX53 WCV registered?

YX53 WCV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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