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BG53 GWM

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,618 mi
Last recorded53,618 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GWM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,194 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 52,438 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,485 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,145 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,333 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 45,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,162 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 41,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,591 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 40,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 37,122 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,966 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 GWM is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

BG53 GWM is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BG53 GWM safe to buy?

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