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BG53 ATK

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,714 mi
Last recorded72,714 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ATK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,991 miles

front brake discs surface corrosion

front pads getting thin

rear discs surface corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2009 64,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs surface corrosion

front pads getting thin

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2008 60,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cuts in nearside rear and offside rear tyres

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 27 May 2008 60,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cuts in nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres

nearside front tyre worn on edges getting low

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly cut

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly cut

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cut

Fail 13 Nov 2007 60,079 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly cut

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly cut

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cut

Pass 15 May 2007 59,845 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

surface corrosion on front brake discs

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 11 May 2007 59,845 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

surface corrosion on front brake discs

wipers slightly smeary

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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BG53 ATK is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG53 ATK, 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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BG53 ATK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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