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LC52 YCW

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,275 mi
Last recorded137,275 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 YCW
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 137,275 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 137,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 120,251 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 120,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 111,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2016 111,041 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2014 99,819 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,536 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front lower arm rear bushes slight play

offside rear wheel bearing noisey but not rough when rotated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,749 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,495 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine and underbody covers fitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,491 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,893 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 20,034 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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LC52 YCW is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC52 YCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC52 YCW registered?

LC52 YCW is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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