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BJ53 HNK

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,564 mi
Last recorded133,564 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 133,564 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipes centre of car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 125,083 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 125,083 miles

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

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

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 116,194 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 116,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 107,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 107,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear brake pad coming apart

Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,752 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2011 99,745 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,934 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 92,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,660 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 84,610 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,688 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 35,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side outer sill damaged

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 HNK is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 HNK, 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 BJ53 HNK registered?

BJ53 HNK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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