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BF52 ZKM

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

153,832 mi
Last recorded153,832 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZKM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 153,832 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within limits in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2018 153,832 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within limits in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect beam image ,full beam of light on dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 147,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 146,012 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 146,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 140,949 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

corrosion to floorpan and inner sill areas

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 140,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower arm bushes worn

corrosion to floorpan and inner sill areas

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 126,608 miles

both front headlamp image poor

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2014 126,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front headlamp image poor

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front & rear springs showing corrosion

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs scored

rear engine mtg rubber cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,584 miles

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

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

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

front & rear springs showing corrosion

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs scored

rear engine mtg rubber cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,286 miles

battery poor

brakes corroded

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f indicator deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

springs corroded

washers work opposite on switch

wipers worn

Fail 8 Nov 2012 114,286 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

battery poor

brakes corroded

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f indicator deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

springs corroded

washers work opposite on switch

wipers worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 113,922 miles

Both front tyres inner sidewalls have deep perish cracks 225/45zr18W

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 113,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres inner sidewalls have deep perish cracks 225/45zr18W

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 104,999 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 104,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 90,981 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 90,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 80,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 68,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 68,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 59,752 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,567 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BF52 ZKM is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 ZKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 ZKM is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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