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BF53 UTT

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,068 mi
Last recorded100,068 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UTT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 100,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,449 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper slight play suspension mount

Rear exhaust box slight deterioration

Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,183 miles

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

both front headlamps deteriorating and starting to affect light output/pattern

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,802 miles

Both front headlamps are deteriorated & starting to affect the light output.

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

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

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

Wipers are smeary.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,994 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 64,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,761 miles

Both headlamps are deteriorating & starting to produce a poor beam pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,972 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,297 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,828 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 31,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,326 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,217 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,664 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 UTT is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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