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AF53 YDO

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,384 mi
Last recorded87,384 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YDO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,384 miles

centre exhaust is catching on a bracket

Fail 16 Feb 2018 87,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust is catching on a bracket

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Slight pas fluid leak from nearside rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 83,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Slight pas fluid leak from nearside rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,895 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 72,782 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 61,178 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 61,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,092 miles

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

front tyre treads cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,720 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak from PAS rack.

o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm on outer band of tread.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,734 miles

slight dampness of fluid on power steering rack nearside gaiter area

slight rattle from exhaust cataylst

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,973 miles

2 Nails in n/s/r tyre

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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AF53 YDO is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF53 YDO, 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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AF53 YDO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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