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YC53 UKX

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,236 mi
Last recorded149,236 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UKX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 149,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 141,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,596 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 128,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 121,199 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 121,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,146 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 106,146 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,832 miles

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

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

all 4 braked discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,559 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,801 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 43,551 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,628 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,149 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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YC53 UKX is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC53 UKX, 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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YC53 UKX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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