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BD53 HXE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

271,777 mi
Last recorded271,777 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 271,777 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 271,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 261,915 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in both rack ends

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 246,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 241,976 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 241,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 214,300 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 213,946 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 197,217 miles

both headlight images poor

Fail 26 Nov 2014 197,097 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both headlight images poor

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 175,153 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight images poor

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

Fail 31 Aug 2013 175,142 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight images poor

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

Pass 3 Mar 2012 145,997 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 145,974 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 114,737 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

offside and nearside front strut top bearings stiff in opperation

Fail 2 Sep 2010 114,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside and nearside front strut top bearings stiff in opperation

offside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,291 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 88,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,857 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 57,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,034 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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BD53 HXE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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