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YY03 KOJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,234 mi
Last recorded187,234 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KOJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 187,234 miles

Offside Rear radius arm front bush worn

door open warning light on

engine covers fitted

front pads getting low rear discs poor

low effort nsr hand brake

nsr tyre badly worn and cracking inner edge

osf inner arch corroded

rear shock absorbers damp

surface corrosion under body and sub frame

Fail 7 Oct 2015 186,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and damaged (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear radius arm front bush worn

door open warning light on

engine covers fitted

front pads getting low rear discs poor

low effort nsr hand brake

nsr tyre badly worn and cracking inner edge

osf inner arch corroded

rear shock absorbers damp

surface corrosion under body and sub frame

Pass 23 Oct 2014 172,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 172,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 162,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shockers damp

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape

rear coil springs corroded

suspension bushes poor

Fail 24 Oct 2013 162,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shockers damp

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape

rear coil springs corroded

suspension bushes poor

Pass 2 Oct 2012 147,031 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 129,864 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 108,677 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,418 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 69,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 82,307 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,789 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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YY03 KOJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 KOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY03 KOJ registered?

YY03 KOJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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