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YY53 HHU

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,465 mi
Last recorded143,465 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HHU
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2010 143,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 143,465 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 135,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

centre exhaust heat sheild insercure

cut on side wall on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2009 135,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

centre exhaust heat sheild insercure

cut on side wall on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2008 128,634 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 128,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 114,536 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 114,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,497 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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YY53 HHU is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,595 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+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY53 HHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY53 HHU registered?

YY53 HHU is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is YY53 HHU safe to buy?

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