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BJ53 HRE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,398 mi
Last recorded133,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HRE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 133,398 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 123,797 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both front anti-roll bar links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 117,778 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,767 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,341 miles

Parking brake Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Sep 2012 116,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 111,886 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 105,453 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 105,453 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,118 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 95,118 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,918 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 81,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,925 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 HRE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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