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YY03 JFV

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,519 mi
Last recorded145,519 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 JFV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 145,519 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 138,859 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 138,859 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 129,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,836 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 109,911 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,289 miles

slight seepage on steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2010 88,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,553 miles

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

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

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

diesel smell around filter

pad warning light lit

Fail 26 Jun 2009 80,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

diesel smell around filter

pad warning light lit

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,742 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,740 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 May 2007 57,118 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 57,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,959 miles

Both sides front tyres low. †dsh brake warning light on.

Fail 3 May 2006 49,959 miles

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

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

Dash brake warning light on.

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

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

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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YY03 JFV is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY03 JFV, 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 YY03 JFV registered?

YY03 JFV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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