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YY53 VFA

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,713 mi
Last recorded155,713 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VFA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 155,713 miles

both rear lower suspension arms in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2015 155,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear lower suspension arms in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2014 150,974 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 150,974 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 126,649 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 126,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,599 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 62,578 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 57,552 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 52,073 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,201 miles

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

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 29 Dec 2006 43,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VFA is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

YY53 VFA is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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