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BF53 DZD

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,690 mi
Last recorded107,690 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DZD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,690 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 107,625 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 102,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under body corroded and rear coil springs are corroded

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corroded brake pipes corroded and coil springs are corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,777 miles

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

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,232 miles

Front number plate faded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer bead cut

Offside Rear wheel slightly stickin

Fail 12 Dec 2016 89,222 miles

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

Front number plate faded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer bead cut

Offside Rear wheel slightly stickin

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,416 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,247 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 80,235 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,478 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,468 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 66,468 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,826 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate needs attension

Fail 17 Nov 2010 54,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate needs attension

Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,069 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate needs attension

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,304 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,067 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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BF53 DZD is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF53 DZD, 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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BF53 DZD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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