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YY53 KZR

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,039 mi
Last recorded78,039 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KZR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,318 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteiorated beam image slightly effected

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,131 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated beam image slightly effected

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever long travel

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

offside front steering rack boot outer clip deteriorated

parking brake efficiency limits just met

Fail 26 Aug 2019 68,577 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

offside front steering rack boot outer clip deteriorated

parking brake efficiency limits just met

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,898 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,856 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2016 58,977 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,408 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,897 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,567 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 43,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,722 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 41,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,249 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,847 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,847 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2007 32,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

park brake high

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,542 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

park brake high

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,714 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 26,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YY53 KZR is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YY53 KZR, 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 YY53 KZR registered?

YY53 KZR is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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