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BG53 OGR

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,957 mi
Last recorded58,957 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OGR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,926 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,212 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 58,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,641 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,331 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 34,162 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 34,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,801 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 28,793 miles

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

clutch worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,999 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 22,973 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,551 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 16,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OGR is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OGR, 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 OGR registered?

BG53 OGR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BG53 OGR safe to buy?

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