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BG53 BZO

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,901 mi
Last recorded83,901 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BZO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 83,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,946 miles

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

Nearside Outer mirror lens loose

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread 225/45/18 95w xl (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer mirror lens loose

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 74,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,492 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,062 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 48,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,495 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,499 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 32,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,101 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 27,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,002 miles

hand brake travel

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 BZO is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BZO, 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 BZO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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