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BJ53 ACV

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ACV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 137,033 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 130,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 125,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 125,651 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 120,750 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 120,749 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 114,966 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 77,433 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,098 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in n/side rear tyre

h/brake lever grip loose on shaft

offside rear tyre speed rating different to rest

undertray fitted,unable to carry out full check

h/brake efficiency low on nearside

Fail 20 Nov 2006 63,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in n/side rear tyre

h/brake lever grip loose on shaft

offside rear tyre speed rating different to rest

undertray fitted,unable to carry out full check

h/brake efficiency low on nearside

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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BJ53 ACV is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ53 ACV, 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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BJ53 ACV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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