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BD53 WMZ

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,831 mi
Last recorded100,831 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WMZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 100,831 miles

Coolant leak Top radiator hose and slight weep from radiator ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

One rear exhaust mount snapped and one heavily deteriorated but system still adequately supported at time of test

Fail 4 May 2018 100,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak Top radiator hose and slight weep from radiator ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

One rear exhaust mount snapped and one heavily deteriorated but system still adequately supported at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,573 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under floor going up inside engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,527 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under floor going up inside engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 86,354 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under car going up into engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear disc badly corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 86,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under car going up into engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear disc badly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,179 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside parking brake low reading

Fail 3 Jul 2015 80,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside parking brake low reading

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,667 miles

hand brake high

Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake high

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,235 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,486 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,082 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,739 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,556 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,652 miles

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

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

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 WMZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WMZ, 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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What year was BD53 WMZ registered?

BD53 WMZ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BD53 WMZ safe to buy?

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