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BF53 MMV

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,105 mi
Last recorded64,105 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MMV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,105 miles

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

both beam images poor

number plates have a 3d effect

steering column adjuster slightly loose

Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,105 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

both beam images poor

number plates have a 3d effect

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal brake pipes around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal brake pipes around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank straps are heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,280 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front tyre heavily perished

offsie rear tyre close to treadwear limit on outer edge

seat belts are a little bit mouldy and slow to retract

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,362 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,509 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

minor sidewall damage to passenger side front tyre

slight surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2009 45,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,393 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 38,393 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,445 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 MMV is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MMV, 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 MMV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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