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BG53 OHK

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,082 mi
Last recorded118,082 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OHK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 118,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,725 miles

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

drop link boots

n/s/r shocker slight leak

o/s/f ball joint boot

Fail 4 Nov 2017 110,725 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

drop link boots

n/s/r shocker slight leak

o/s/f ball joint boot

Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and weak operation [approaching fail stage] (2.7.3)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads 3mm only

Fail 10 Nov 2016 105,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and weak operation [approaching fail stage] (2.7.3)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads 3mm only

park brake performance 11% only

Pass 12 Nov 2015 100,155 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT NOT ILLIMINATING TAPE OVER

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front shock absorber operation weak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2015 100,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front shock absorber operation weak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,983 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 90,983 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,701 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sides

nearside front inner arch part loose, part missing

offside front inner arch loose

Fail 18 Sep 2013 81,701 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking on sides

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner arch part loose, part missing

offside front inner arch loose

Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,213 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 73,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 16 May 2011 62,299 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

reverse lights inop

Fail 5 May 2011 61,878 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,133 miles

BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTY CORRODED

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

Pass 5 May 2009 45,028 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 45,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 29,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,373 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 OHK is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OHK, 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 OHK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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