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GK53 YTH

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,798 mi
Last recorded62,798 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YTH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,798 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,328 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,206 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,648 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 53,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,621 miles

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

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

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

engine noisey

engine over heats

front discs starting to corrode on inner face

Fail 26 Sep 2011 49,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine noisey

engine over heats

front discs starting to corrode on inner face

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,093 miles

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

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,603 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,247 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,606 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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GK53 YTH is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK53 YTH, 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 GK53 YTH registered?

GK53 YTH is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is GK53 YTH safe to buy?

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