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BJ53 ACX

2003 MG Zt

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,826 mi
Last recorded114,826 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ACX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 114,826 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,072 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,147 miles

brake pipe greased

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 90,331 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Dec 2014 90,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Dec 2013 85,756 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2012 78,969 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 71,453 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 57,115 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,812 miles

All four tyres close to the legal limit.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,665 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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BJ53 ACX is a 2003 MG Zt in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ53 ACX, 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 ACX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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