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BF52 ZKD

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,445 mi
Last recorded127,445 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZKD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 127,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 125,872 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth getting close to legal limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth getting close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2014 110,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

damage to nearside outer sill panel

engine oil level on min mark

general corrosion under vehicle

imbalance on front brakes within limits

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,069 miles

Heel and toe wear on rear tyres

SRS Light on

Fail 7 Sep 2011 89,648 miles

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

bit of play in steering rack

fuel tank securing straps corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

smell of fuel from engine area but no leak found

some rusting to rear brake discs on edges

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,648 miles

stonechips to windscreen

bit of play in steering rack

fuel tank securing straps corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

smell of fuel from engine area but no leak found

some rusting to rear brake discs on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,550 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Front and rear discs rusty

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in rack

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2010 88,548 miles

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

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

Exhaust rusty

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

Front and rear discs rusty

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in rack

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,412 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,054 miles

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2007 58,923 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on the outer edges

exhaust rusty

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2006 34,724 miles

nail in tyre

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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BF52 ZKD is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF52 ZKD, 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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BF52 ZKD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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