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YY52 EOH

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,670 mi
Last recorded98,670 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 EOH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,670 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 98,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both fronts have HID bulbs fitted to non-projector lamp, also have no beam image (4.1.4 (c))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both flashing and very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, advise replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,772 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 73,772 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,136 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)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine ratteling

nearside front tyre split

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine ratteling

nearside front tyre split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,600 miles

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

rear brake discs are scored

Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake discs are scored

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,650 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,919 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 40,919 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,386 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,244 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 29,244 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 22,782 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 22,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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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YY52 EOH is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY52 EOH, 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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YY52 EOH is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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