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YY53 LHC

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,016 mi
Last recorded144,016 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LHC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 144,016 miles

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

OSF tyre cracking but not showing cords

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 144,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

OSF tyre cracking but not showing cords

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 136,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 36,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 127,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 127,754 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 119,310 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 119,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 110,710 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 94,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 94,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,673 miles

rear number plate slightly unclear

Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,633 miles

handbrake readings poor

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 LHC is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LHC, 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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YY53 LHC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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