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BD52 JPV

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,120 mi
Last recorded153,120 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JPV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 153,120 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 153,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 153,156 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 144,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 136,118 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 136,112 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front discs inner edge rusty and corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 128,146 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 121,009 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 109,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 89,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 70,476 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 51,911 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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BD52 JPV is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD52 JPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 JPV registered?

BD52 JPV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is BD52 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 JPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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