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BF53 UTY

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,960 mi
Last recorded141,960 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UTY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 141,960 miles

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 139,438 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 132,047 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

front discs lipped

fuel tank strap corroded

underside corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 132,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

front discs lipped

fuel tank strap corroded

underside corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 123,299 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake imbalance 24%

rear suspension corroded

slight knock and play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light remains illuminated when engine is running

minor corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2015 109,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working LLB382 (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light remains illuminated when engine is running

minor corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,873 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

eml stays illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,210 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,244 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 55,414 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,061 miles

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

Front washers, slightly reduced water to windscreen.

Offside front tyre has cut in innerside wall but not to cords

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,797 miles

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

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

exhaust catalyst rattling

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,633 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 UTY is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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