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BG53 EKA

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EKA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,010 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 82,850 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both battery terminals slightly insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2011 82,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both battery terminals slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,397 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,431 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,497 miles

Handbrake performance down on N/S/R.

Handbrake travel excessive. Adjustment required.

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged.

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,497 miles

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

Handbrake performance down on N/S/R.

Handbrake travel excessive. Adjustment required.

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged.

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

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

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 EKA is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 EKA registered?

BG53 EKA is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 EKA safe to buy?

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