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BG53 BZE

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,295 mi
Last recorded83,295 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BZE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,295 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 83,291 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 80,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 79,855 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 77,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 65,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has damage to iiner sidewall on parking rib but not showing structure at present

offside front and nearside front brake disc inner surfaces corroded and worn but pads and performance ok

Pass 28 May 2010 55,150 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 42,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,905 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,694 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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BG53 BZE is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG53 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

BG53 BZE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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