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YY53 GRX

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,488 mi
Last recorded143,488 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GRX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 143,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 121,767 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 115,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,833 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,594 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,471 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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YY53 GRX is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 GRX, 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 YY53 GRX registered?

YY53 GRX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YY53 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 GRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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