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YP53 WBJ

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,799 mi
Last recorded122,799 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WBJ
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 122,799 miles

Central Front under engine is leaking.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,432 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 116,432 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,781 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,304 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 101,218 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 94,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,122 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 92,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,944 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 85,551 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,084 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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YP53 WBJ is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP53 WBJ, 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 YP53 WBJ registered?

YP53 WBJ is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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