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BG53 AXB

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,296 mi
Last recorded48,296 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,296 miles

front and rear brake discs slight wear and pitting

Fail 14 Aug 2010 48,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs slight wear and pitting

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside of Steering rack has light misting of oil.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside of Steering rack has light misting of oil.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,533 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,964 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,853 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 27,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel on limit

n/s/r handbrake efficiency just ok advise look into

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 AXB is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AXB, 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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What year was BG53 AXB registered?

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

Is BG53 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 AXB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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