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BJ53 HPV

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,181 mi
Last recorded130,181 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 130,181 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 130,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 92,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 82,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 74,883 miles

offside front + offside rear + nearside rear tyres worn inner + outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,246 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 HPV is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

BJ53 HPV is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BJ53 HPV safe to buy?

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