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BG53 TVC

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,969 mi
Last recorded144,969 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 144,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 144,969 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre miss shaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 138,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,129 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 124,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 119,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,161 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 112,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,363 miles

major pressure build up forcing oil up and through dip stick hole.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 102,354 miles

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

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

major pressure build up forcing oil up and through dip stick hole.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 92,849 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,742 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,905 miles

handbrake lever almost to the limit of its travel

strong advise on condition of the rear brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever almost to the limit of its travel

strong advise on condition of the rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,846 miles

All tyres getting close to limit.

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

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

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 TVC is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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