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BF53 UTR

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,085 mi
Last recorded78,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,999 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 19 Sep 2012 72,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,450 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on faces and inner and outer edges.

slight distortion to nsr outer wheel rim

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

srs warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,421 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes not visible over fuel tank.

Pass 9 May 2008 36,521 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 36,521 miles

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

corrosion at rear exhaust box

damage to both o/s doors

noise n/s handbrake

o/s rear shocker signs of wear (damp)

snagged o/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 10 May 2007 22,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,303 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 UTR is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 UTR registered?

BF53 UTR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BF53 UTR safe to buy?

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