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BD53 HWG

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,083 mi
Last recorded132,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HWG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 132,083 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 111,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage present on offside rear tyre outer nsidewall (not deep enough to reach cords)

heavy surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe (near fuel tank)

park brake lever pulling high indicating the parking brake system may require adjustment or repair

rear registration plate characters formed using two colours (appear solid from a reasonable distance)

surface corrosion present on front to rear brake pipes (near mouinting clips)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 110,336 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage present on offside rear tyre outer nsidewall (not deep enough to reach cords)

heavy surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe (near fuel tank)

park brake lever pulling high indicating the parking brake system may require adjustment or repair

rear registration plate characters formed using two colours (appear solid from a reasonable distance)

surface corrosion present on front to rear brake pipes (near mouinting clips)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,860 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,727 miles

both front top suspension mounts slightly noisey

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,862 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BD53 HWG is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD53 HWG, 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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BD53 HWG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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