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YY53 HHF

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,620 mi
Last recorded162,620 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HHF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 162,620 miles

engine covers fitted

general underbody corosion

nsf and osf trailing arm front bushes slight play

osr anti roll bar bush

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 162,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers fitted

general underbody corosion

nsf and osf trailing arm front bushes slight play

osr anti roll bar bush

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 153,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 153,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 144,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 144,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 134,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,625 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 106,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,814 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,814 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,692 miles

Both front top mount bearings sticking.

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 84,692 miles

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

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

Both front top mount bearings sticking.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 71,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,234 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 58,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,709 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 HHF is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YY53 HHF, 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 HHF registered?

YY53 HHF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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