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AF53 YEK

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YEK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,785 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 77,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,861 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 64,861 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,820 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,748 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,972 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,160 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,171 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,467 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 28,531 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,488 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 25,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 21,120 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,370 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 16,370 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,033 miles

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 YEK is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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